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OCTYL ACETATE

CAS 112-14-1
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fatty acetate ester with a pleasant citrus-floral scent, used in cosmetics as a fragrance and flavoring agent; generally recognized as safe with no EU restrictions.

Octyl acetate (2-ethylhexyl acetate) is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol with a clean, citrus, slightly floral odor profile. It occurs naturally in fruits and is produced synthetically for fragrance use. CosIng shows no regulatory restrictions in EU cosmetic annexes. The compound has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and found safe for use at current exposure levels with no significant toxicity, genotoxicity, or sensitization concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Citrus-floral fragrance
  • Provides fresh scent in cosmetic formulations

Known concerns

  • May cause mild skin or eye irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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