Fragrance
BUTYL ISOHEXANOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A simple ester (butyl 2-methylpentanoate) fragrance with fruity notes. GHS data flags both skin irritation and possible sensitisation in over 95% of notifications, so it lands in orange.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity fragrance character
- Used at low fragrance concentrations
Known concerns
- Causes skin irritation (H315)
- May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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