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NERYL BUTYRATE

cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butanoate

NERYL BUTYRATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 999-40-6

CAS 999-40-6PubChem CID 5352162

Neryl butyrate

Neryl butyrate is a carboxylic ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: [(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] butanoate

Molecular formula: C14H24O2
Molecular weight: 224.34 g/mol
Exact mass: 224.177630004 Da
XLogP3: 4.3
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Neryl butanoateNonyl n-butyrateFEMA No. 2774Neryl butyrate (natural)UNII-83580OVF8UButanoic acid, (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl esterEINECS 213-660-1NERYL BUTYRATE [FHFI]

16 more reported names

3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butanoate, cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butyrate, (Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butanoate, (Z)-Butanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, Z)-Butyric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (Z)-BUTANOIC ACID, 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENYL ESTER, (Z)-((2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl) butanoateRefChem:165523213-660-1ZSBOMYJPSRFZAL-RAXLEYEMSA-NButanoic acid, (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester(Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butyrate(Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl butyrateWE(8:2(2Z,6E)(3Me,7Me)/4:0)Fema2774Neryl butyrate, >=90%

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:171774
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID60883634

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Inventory details for NERYL BUTYRATE

INCI name

NERYL BUTYRATE

Description

cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40880
Imported identity: NERYL BUTYRATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for NERYL BUTYRATE

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Key data

CAS

999-40-6

213-660-1

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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How NERYL BUTYRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists NERYL BUTYRATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

NERYL BUTYRATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

NERYL BUTYRATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, NERYL BUTYRATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for NERYL BUTYRATE

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