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Fragrance

METHYL METHYLBUTYRATE

CAS 868-57-5 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A short-chain branched ester used as a fruity fragrance. PubChem flags skin and eye irritation plus flammability; cosmetic exposure is at low fragrance levels but caution warranted.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides apple-fruity fragrance note
  • Common food flavoring with broad use history

Known concerns

  • GHS H225 highly flammable liquid
  • GHS H315 skin irritation
  • GHS H319 serious eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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