Is Butyl Undecenoate safe in cosmetics?
Butyl Undecenoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyl Undecenoate
Also known as: Benzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, ethyl ester, EINECS 233-634-3, UNII-829S8D3Y0X, N,N-Dimethylbenzocaine, Darocur EBD (+3 more)
INCI: BUTYL UNDECENOATE
Butyl Undecenoate (CAS 10287-53-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; emollient (ester of undecylenic acid with mild. 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
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Butyl Undecenoate is classified GHS Danger (H360, H360F, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin conditioning agent; emollient (ester of undecylenic acid with mild antifungal properties of parent acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate
InChIKey
FZUGPQWGEGAKET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No published NOAEL specific to this ester — supplier data needed for formal MoS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyl Undecenoate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chemical reaction regulator
Photosensitizers
Stabilizing agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyl Undecenoate.
Known Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, ethyl ester
EINECS 233-634-3
UNII-829S8D3Y0X
N,N-Dimethylbenzocaine
Darocur EBD
Genocure EPD
Kayacure EPA
Ethyl-p-Dimethylaminobenzoate
Chemical Function
Stabilizing agent
Photosensitizers
Chemical reaction regulator
Regulatory Lists
artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; Europe
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
CHEMBL3185245
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Undecenoate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Undecenoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Undecenoate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Undecenoate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient (ester of undecylenic acid with mild antifungal properties of parent acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10287-53-3.
Is Butyl Undecenoate used outside cosmetics?
Butyl Undecenoate 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.
Does Butyl Undecenoate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Butyl Undecenoate is classified GHS Danger (H360, H360F, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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