What is it?
5-Butyl-5-ethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
What does it do?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 5-Butyl-5-ethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
Is Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming, tonic.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is 67770-79-0.
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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