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ETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (CAS 7452-79-1) is a branched-chain ester with a characteristic fruity odor reminiscent of apples and strawberries. It occurs naturally in many fruits and is used extensively as a flavouring in food and as a fragrance in cosmetics. The compound has been evaluated by FEMA, IOFI, and JECFA for food safety and has an ADI that supports its safe use. EU CosIng lists it with no restrictions, and no SCCS opinion flags it. Its branched structure does not raise concerns similar to the straight-chain or unsaturated esters in this batch. It is considered one of the safer fragrance materials in cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with strong fruity apple-strawberry character
- Widely used in cosmetic perfumery
- Natural occurrence in fruits
Known concerns
- Fragrance allergen disclosure threshold applies in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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