Ingredient

methyl 2-octynoate

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance allergen

What it is

Methyl 2-octynoate is an aromatic ester with a green, violet-like scent, and an EU-listed fragrance allergen.

What it does

It is used to build and enhance fragrance in a formula, adding a fresh floral-green note.

Typical use

Found at low levels in scented cosmetics and fine-fragrance style products; it must be declared on EU labels above set thresholds.

Who it suits / good to know

Those avoiding fragrance allergens should look for it on ingredient lists.

Safety

Graded mid risk as a recognised fragrance allergen with sensitisation potential; its use is restricted in fragrance standards. Patch-test and avoid if you are fragrance-sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - recognised fragrance allergen with sensitization potential.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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