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LINALYL ISOBUTYRATE

Linalyl isobutyrate is a monoterpenoid.

Molecular structure

Definition

Linalyl isobutyrate is a monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 8867Y4G46L · registered name LINALYL ISOBUTYRATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

LINALYL ISOBUTYRATEINCIPropanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-ethenyl-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylesterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
78-35-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
201-108-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6047490
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID4027490
IUPAC
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl 2-methylpropanoate
Molecular formula
C14H24O2
Molecular weight
224.344 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Melting/freezing point
&amp, lt, 25 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
229 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.0823 ㎜Hg
Water solubility
1.803 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
5.3
Molecular weight
224.339

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Fragrance2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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