Fragrance
OXOBUTYLPHENYL ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A phenyl acetate ester (4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone family) used as a fragrance and flavour note. No flagged GHS classification, but cosmetic-specific data is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Fragrance/flavour ester
- Floral-fruit scent profile
- Used at trace levels
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology dossier
- Possible mild irritation in concentrate
- Fragrance allergen risk
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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