# Methyl hexadecanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4029149
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID4029149

> Methyl hexadecanoate is used as flavouring and nutrient / fragrance. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._