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ETHYL 2-METHYLVALERATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyl 2-methylvalerate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This branched-chain ester is used both as a fragrance and flavoring substance. It is structurally similar to other short-chain alkyl esters that are generally recognized as safe at low concentrations. No EU hazard classification applies, and it is not listed in Annex II or III of the EU cosmetics regulation, though IFRA guidelines recommend limits typical for fragrance esters.
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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