Allyl Butyrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenyl Butanoate
What does it do?
Allyl Butyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Allyl Butyrate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 135). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Allyl Butyrate?
Allyl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenyl Butanoate
Is Allyl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Allyl Butyrate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Allyl Butyrate do in cosmetic products?
Allyl Butyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Allyl Butyrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Allyl Butyrate is 2051-78-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010