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ETHYL HEXANOATE

CAS 123-66-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

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

Ethyl hexanoate (CAS 123-66-0), also known as ethyl caproate, is the ethyl ester of hexanoic acid found naturally in pineapple, apricot, and starfruit. It is one of the most widely used flavour and fragrance materials in the world, listed in the IFRA/IOFI inventory and evaluated extensively for safety. The EU CosIng database lists it with no restrictions, and no SCCS opinions flag it as a concern. At typical cosmetic use concentrations as a fragrance, it is considered safe. It is also used as a flavouring in food, providing additional confidence in its toxicological profile.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance with fruity notes
  • Wide use in cosmetic perfumery
  • Contributes to product appeal

Known concerns

  • Fragrance allergen disclosure threshold applies in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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