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Fragrance

DIETHYL MALONATE

CAS 105-53-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ester used as a fragrance ingredient and synthesis solvent. PubChem flags eye and respiratory irritation. Acceptable in tiny fragrance amounts but not a leave-on actives ingredient.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Solvent and fragrance fixative
  • Used in trace amounts as fragrance component

Known concerns

  • GHS irritant for eyes and respiratory tract
  • Flammable liquid
  • Cosmetic-relevant skin sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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