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Fragrance

ETHYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS 97-62-1 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ethyl isobutyrate — a small fruity ester used as fragrance/flavour. GHS flags it as highly flammable in bulk, but at perfume-trace levels in cosmetics it is well tolerated.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides fruity scent character

Known concerns

  • Highly flammable bulk material (handling hazard)
  • Possible irritation if used neat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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