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
2-Methylbutyl salicylate
CAS 51115-63-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
2-Methylbutyl salicylate in plain language
Also known as 2-Methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate · Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, 2-Methylbutyl Ester · Lcmncrzmvcrjnz-uhfffaoysa-n
Used in consumer products as a fragrance ingredient and a flavouring.
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2-Methylbutyl salicylate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle, Pesticides. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle, Pesticides. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2-Methylbutyl salicylate. 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-Methylbutyl salicylate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
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-Methylbutyl salicylate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
17
Named organisations
5
Cleaning products and household careVehiclePesticides
Typical roles
FragranceFlavouring