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METHYL CAPROATE

CAS 106-70-7
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

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

Methyl caproate (methyl hexanoate) is a straight-chain fatty acid methyl ester found naturally in various fruits and fermented products. It is used as a fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics, classified as a straight-chain aliphatic ester with a favourable toxicological profile. No EU Annex restrictions apply; it is considered safe at normal cosmetic exposure levels.

Skin benefits

  • Conditions and softens skin
  • Provides pleasant fruity fragrance

Known concerns

  • May cause mild eye irritation at high concentrations
  • Characteristic fruity odor may trigger sensitivity in fragrance-sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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