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ETHYL 2-ACETYLOCTANOATE

CAS 29214-60-6
71

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ethyl 2-acetyloctanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This alpha-keto ester is used as a fragrance ingredient providing rich, fatty-fruity odor characteristics. The compound has no EU hazard classification and is not listed in cosmetic Annexes. As a higher-molecular-weight ester, systemic toxicity is low, though its sensitization potential has been reviewed under IFRA guidelines with recommended concentration restrictions.

Known concerns

  • Minor sensitization potential reviewed by IFRA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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