Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)-

CAS 68141-20-8

2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- (CAS 68141-20-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)-
CAS Number
68141-20-8
DTXSID
DTXSID60887218
Molecular Formula
C12H14O2
InChI Key
DVHGIHSWUYRIPZ-QHHAFSJGSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
190.09938

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)-?

2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, consumer_product, Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Phenethyl Crotonate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Butenoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)- also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.