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Methyl 2-Octynoate
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Low concern
Recognized fragrance allergen in EU cosmetics; can cause skin sensitization.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Synthetic flavoring/fragrance compound with violet-leaf, green aroma; FEMA 2729.
Used at very low levels as a flavoring substance and fragrance.
Why it's flagged
- Skin sensitization (regulated fragrance allergen in EU)
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FEMA GRAS as a flavoring substance (FEMA 2729).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring substance; methyl 2-octynoate is a labeled fragrance allergen under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation.
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