2-Methylbutyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 51115-63-0
Sources of exposure:
Home goods
Description:
2-Methylbutyl salicylate is an aromatic ester used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products, air fresheners, and cleaning products and as a flavoring agent in food. It is primarily synthetically produced.
Health concerns:
Genotoxicity
May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.