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
- cleaning
Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS 41083-23-2
Also registered as 3 other CAS numbers
2155-30-8 · 547-64-8 · 27871-49-4
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Methyl lactate”.
Also known as Methyl lactate · Methyl lactate, dl- · Dl-methyl lactate · Methyl ester lactic acid · (+/-)-Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate · (+/-)-Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate
Show all 18 names
(+/-)-Methyl lactate · (±)-methyl 2-HYDROXYPROPANOATE · (±)-methyl 2-HYDROXYPROPIONATE · (±)-methyl lactate · 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid methyl ester · 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid methyl ester · 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid methylester = methyl lactat · Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate · Methyl DL-lactate · Methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate · Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester · propanoic acid, 2 hydroxymethylester
Used in cosmetics as a solvent, a flavouring and a fragrance ingredient.
- Solvent
- Flavouring
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Deodorant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.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 Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate. 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 Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate 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 September 2013
- 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 Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
21
Named organisations
6
Personal care
Typical roles
SolventFlavouringPerfumingFragranceDeodorant
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
