Fragrance
ETHYL 2-OCTENOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A short-chain unsaturated ester used as a green-fruity perfume note. PubChem returns no GHS hazards; cosmetic-specific safety data is moderate.
Function
Skin benefits
- Green fruity perfume note
- Stable ester
- Common aroma chemical
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic dossier
- Possible mild irritant
- Fragrance allergen baseline
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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