2-phenylethyl pivalate is a pivalate ester of 2-phenylethanol.
Definition
2-phenylethyl pivalate is a pivalate ester of 2-phenylethanol. It has a role as a metabolite. It is functionally related to a 2-phenylethanol.
Source: PubChem
Cosmetic roles
Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
PHENETHYL PIVALATEINCIPropanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 2-phenylethyl esterSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 67662-96-8
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 266-841-2
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID8070542
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID9044954
- IUPAC
- 2-Phenylethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
- Molecular formula
- C13H18O2
- Molecular weight
- 206.285 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 3 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.
- Fragrance3
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