Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
2-Methyl-1-propanol
CAS 78-83-1
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
2-Methyl-1-propanol in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “2-METHYLPROPANOL”.
Also known as 2-METHYLPROPANOL · Isobutyl alcohol · Isobutanol · 2-Methylpropan-1-ol · Fermentation butyl alcohol · 1-HYDROXYMETHYLPROPANE
Show all 25 names
1-Isobutanol · 1-Propanol, 2-methyl- · 2-METHYL propanol · 2-Methylpropan-1-ol; Isobutanol; Isobutyl alcohol · 2-Methylpropyl alcohol · 2-methyl-1-propanol. vp: 8.70 · 2-methylpropane-1-ol · 2-metilpropan-1-ol · Alcool isobutylique · Isobutyl alcohol (isobutanol) · Isopropyl carbinol · Isopropylcarbinol · Iso-butyl alcohol · Isobutylalkohol · RCRA waste number U140 · isobutyl alcohol (sara iii) · isobutyl alcohol (lel 1.7) · isobutyl alcohol (lfl: 1.7) · isobutyl alcohol (sara iii). lel:1.7%
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.
- Perfuming
- Solvent
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2-Methyl-1-propanol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1699 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Solvent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1699 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Solvent.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2-Methyl-1-propanol. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 2-Methyl-1-propanol yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated november 8, 2016
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 2-Methyl-1-propanol in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1,699
Named organisations
6
Furniture and furnishingsConstruction and building materialsHome maintenanceUnknown or IndeterminateRaw materialsIndustrial products
Typical roles
PerfumingSolventFragranceFlavouring