Is Menthyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?
Menthyl Isovalerate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Menthyl Isovalerate
INCI: MENTHYL ISOVALERATE
Menthyl Isovalerate (CAS 16409-46-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate
InChIKey
VYQSSWZYPCCBRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - used as a flavoring/fragrance agent; not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Menthyl Isovalerate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Menthyl Isovalerate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menthyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?
Menthyl Isovalerate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Menthyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?
Menthyl Isovalerate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16409-46-4.
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