Is 2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid
2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid (CAS 3142-72-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(E)-2-methylpent-2-enoic acid
InChIKey
JJYWRQLLQAKNAD-SNAWJCMRSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
natural-origin
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid allowed in the EU?
2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid do in cosmetics?
2-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3142-72-1.
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