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Fragrance

METHYL VALERATE

CAS 624-24-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A fruity-smelling small ester used as a fragrance ingredient. PubChem flags it as highly flammable in raw form; in finished cosmetics the main concern is fragrance sensitization.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fruity-scented short-chain ester used as fragrance component
  • Volatile, evaporates cleanly
  • Used at very low % in fragrance blends

Known concerns

  • GHS H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor (process hazard, not skin)
  • Common fragrance ester — sensitization possible at higher exposures
  • Eye and respiratory irritation if mishandled
  • Belongs to broader fragrance allergen class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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