# Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0027197
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID0027197

> Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is used as deodorizer / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._