Allowed in EU

Octyl 2-Butenoate

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Octyl 2-butenoate

What does it do?

Octyl 2-Butenoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Octyl 2-Butenoate 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 Octyl 2-Butenoate?

Octyl 2-Butenoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octyl 2-butenoate

Is Octyl 2-Butenoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Octyl 2-Butenoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Octyl 2-Butenoate do in cosmetic products?

Octyl 2-Butenoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Octyl 2-Butenoate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Octyl 2-Butenoate is 22874-79-9.

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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: 02/03/2011