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DECYL ACETATE

CAS 112-17-4
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A fatty alcohol acetate ester with a fresh orange-peel fragrance used in cosmetics; considered very safe with no EU restrictions and a clean toxicological profile.

Decyl acetate (acetate of decyl alcohol, also known as 1-decanol acetate) is a saturated straight-chain ester providing a fresh, orange-peel, citrus, slightly waxy fragrance note. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits and is listed in CosIng with no EU regulatory restrictions. The saturated hydrocarbon chain is metabolized readily via the fatty acid pathway, and standard toxicological testing by RIFM confirms no genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, or significant skin sensitization concerns at current use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Fresh orange-citrus fragrance
  • Metabolically friendly saturated ester

Known concerns

  • Minor skin irritation possible at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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