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CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fruity-green ester of cis-3-hexenol and butyric acid with a sweet, tropical-fruit character reminiscent of pineapple and banana. One of the most widely used green-note esters in perfumery.
Cis-3-hexenyl butyrate is the ester of cis-3-hexen-1-ol (leaf alcohol) with butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid. Butyric acid esters are among the most common fragrance ingredients due to their fruity, sometimes tropical, odor profiles. The combination with the green character of cis-3-hexenol makes this a versatile fragrance building block. The compound has been reviewed by IFRA and is not subject to significant restrictions. It is not listed on EU cosmetic annexes.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material; no direct adverse skin effects at normal use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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