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ETHYLHEXYL 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE

CAS 2951015-70-4
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Ethylhexyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate is the organic compound. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Ethylhexyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol with 3-hydroxybutyric acid, giving it both emollient and humectant properties. The hydroxy functionality increases polarity and water-binding capacity compared to standard fatty acid esters. It is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes II or III and is considered safe for cosmetic use at normal concentrations. It is commonly used in deodorants and skincare formulations.

Skin benefits

  • Light emollient
  • Humectant properties
  • Moisturising
  • Pleasant skin feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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