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BUTYL METHACRYLATE

Butyl methacrylate

BUTYL METHACRYLATE 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 97-88-1
CAS 97-88-1PubChem CID 7354

Butyl Methacrylate

N-butyl methacrylate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 130 °F. Less dense (7.5 lb / gal) than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make resins adhesives, and oil additives. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C8H14O2
Molecular weight
142.20 g/mol
Exact mass
142.099379685 Da
XLogP3
2.9
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

N-Butyl methacrylateButylmethacrylateButylmethacrylaatButyl 2-methacrylateButil metacrilato2-Methyl-butylacrylat2-Methyl-butylacrylaat2-Methyl-butylacrylate
16 more reported names
Methacrylic acid, butyl ester2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl esterMethacrylate de butyleMethacrylsaeurebutylesterButylester kyseliny methakryloveR5QX287XXUNSC-209562-Methyl butylacrylateRefChem:829369N-BUTYL ALPHA-METHYLACRYLATE202-615-1Butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate2-Methylacrylic acid, butyl esterMethacrylic Acid Butyl EsterNSC 20956Butyl Methacrylate (stabilized with HQ)
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 BUTYL METHACRYLATE

INCI name

BUTYL METHACRYLATE

Description

Butyl methacrylate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74747
Imported identity
BUTYL METHACRYLATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
FILM FORMING
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How BUTYL METHACRYLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYL METHACRYLATE 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.

BUTYL METHACRYLATE is also tagged with 3 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

BUTYL METHACRYLATE 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, BUTYL METHACRYLATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 97-88-1 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 BUTYL METHACRYLATE

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

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