METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE
METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Perfuming. Also known as CAS 111-12-6. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 111-12-6
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; Methyl heptine carbonate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Product type
- (a) Oral products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001 % in leave-on products 0,01 % in rinse-off products
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; Methyl heptine carbonate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0,01 % when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be m
- Product type
- (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (b) 0,01 % when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0,002 %)
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001 % in leave-on products 0,01 % in rinse-off products
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
Americas1 regulation
- CAS
- 111-12-6
Source: ANVISA RDC 530
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 0.01% (메칠옥틴카보네이트와 병용 시 최종제품에서 두 성분의 합은 0.01%, 메칠옥틴카보네이트는 0.002%)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- CAS
- 111-12-6
- Max concentration
- (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Other conditions
- (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE banned in any country?
METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in cosmetics?
METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in cosmetics?
METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.