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InventoryRef 5606215/10/2010

ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME

5-Methylheptan-3-one oxime

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

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 22457-23-4
CAS 22457-23-4PubChem CID 90787

3-Methyl-5-heptanone oxime

IUPAC name
N-(5-methylheptan-3-ylidene)hydroxylamine
Molecular formula
C8H17NO
Molecular weight
143.23 g/mol
Exact mass
143.131014166 Da
XLogP3
2.5
Topological polar surface area
32.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Stemone5-Methylheptan-3-one oxime5-Methyl-3-heptanone oxime3-Heptanone, 5-methyl-, oximeEthyl 2-methylbutyl ketoximeEthyl 2-methylbutyl ketoxineEINECS 245-010-8XHN6C9A7U3
8 more reported names
NSC 166310BRN 1923529NSC-166310RefChem:503972UNII-XHN6C9A7U35-methyl-heptan-3-one oximeN-(5-Methyl-3-heptanylidene)hydroxylamineDB-045927
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME

INCI name

ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME

Description

5-Methylheptan-3-one oxime

Record provenance

Inventory reference
56062
Imported identity
ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME 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.

ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions 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

ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME 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, ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 22457-23-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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