Methyl 2-Octynoate
Methyl 2-Octynoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. It is used in 43 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex, with a maximum permitted concentration).
| INCI name | Methyl 2-Octynoate |
| Function (observed) | Perfuming |
| CAS number | 111-12-6 |
| EC number | 203-836-6 |
| Prevalence | 43 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex III) |
| Max concentration (EU) | (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0,002 %) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Fragrances 81.4%Hair Masks 4.7%Body Oils 2.3%Deodorant 2.3%Grooming 2.3%Heat Protectants 2.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Methyl 2-Octynoate do in skincare?
- Methyl 2-Octynoate functions as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Methyl 2-Octynoate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with a maximum permitted concentration ((b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0,002 %)).
- What products contain Methyl 2-Octynoate?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (81.4% of its uses).
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