Ethyl Acetoacetate
- Fragrances
- CAS 141-97-9
- IUPAC: Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate
No GHS hazard classification at use concentrations. At trace fragrance levels in car care products, no meaningful health risk. Not Prop 65 listed. Not a known asthmagen.
Ethyl acetoacetate is an ester fragrance ingredient used for its sweet, fruity, and cherry-like scent notes. Present at trace concentrations in scented detailing products. Readily biodegradable, no aquatic toxicity classification, not a VOC of regulatory concern at fragrance-use concentrations.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
No products on file contain this (yet)
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