Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate)

Also known as: Vanillyl isobutyrate, Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl ester, EINECS 243-956-6, FEMA No. 3754, 4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-methylpropanoate (+7 more)

INCI: 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) (CAS 20665-85-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance with sweet/vanilla olfactory profile. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.

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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance with sweet/vanilla olfactory profile
Safety Rating
GOOD

Chemistry & Identifiers

EC Number
243-956-6

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FEMA GRAS listed for flavor/fragrance use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate).

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day oral Rat subchronic ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment

Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.

HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies

1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.

Test Type N Sensitized Dose µg/cm² NESIL µg/cm² Potency
HRIPT 109 0 590 590 non-sensitizer

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS) Consumer Product Chemical

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate).

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
4
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip

Known Synonyms

Vanillyl isobutyrate Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl ester EINECS 243-956-6 FEMA No. 3754 4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-methylpropanoate 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde isobutyrate 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde 2-methylpropionate 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde isobutyrate 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde 2-methylpropionate Isobutyric acid, ester with vanillin 3-Methoxy-4-isobutyrylbenzaldehyde UNII-C55654RCNR

Chemical Function

Fragrance Flavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

IFRA Transparency Europe food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) consumer_product

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Cross-Vertical Safety Context

Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS DB_PHARMA CAS match

Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.

ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3188782
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) safe in cosmetics?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) allowed in the EU?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) do in cosmetics?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) functions as: Fragrance with sweet/vanilla olfactory profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20665-85-4.

What is the NOAEL for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a subchronic study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.

Is 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) used outside cosmetics?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

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