OriginDerived from malonic acid and ethanol, belonging to the ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification of malonic acid with ethanol under acidic catalysis.
isomer of diethylmalonic acid; one of most used compounds in drug synthesis, don't confuse with ethylmalonic acid
Solubility In water, 20 g/L at 20 °C
Formula
C7H12O4
Mol. Weight
160.17
CAS #
105-53-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 528)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 528)
Dermal Absorption 0.2–16%
5 lab (in vitro) studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 528)
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