METHYLOCTANEDIYL DIACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
METHYLOCTANEDIYL DIACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Methyloctanediyl diacetate is a diester of 1-methyloctane-1,8-diol with acetic acid, making it a diacetate ester with an internal methyl-substituted octyl chain. The diacetate structure suggests slow hydrolysis in skin, releasing acetic acid and the diol component. The compound functions primarily as a fragrance material in cosmetics. Not specifically restricted under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annexes II or III. Limited but adequate toxicity data suggests low acute toxicity, and the structural similarity to other cosmetic diacetate esters provides reasonable safety assurance. The molecule is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance functionality
Known concerns
- Limited chronic toxicity data available
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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