A synthetic fragrance ester regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Methyl 2-octynoate is methyl oct-2-ynoate, also known as methyl heptine carbonate, an ester with a carbon–carbon triple bond. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions), which distinguishes oral products from other products.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. Fragrance ingredients often appear on the label only as "parfum", so its presence is not always named separately.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- Product type
- (a) Oral products (b) Other products
- Maximum 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 more than 0,002 %)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
Products with this ingredient (19)
- Whipped Matcha & White Chocolate Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Color Sensational® Cream · Maybelline
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Peach Blossom 400ML · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Sea Salt · KORRES
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Velvet Rose 400ML · KORRES
- Sea Salt Body Care Collection ($51 Value) · KORRES
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Unscented 400ML · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Olive Blossom · KORRES
- Mini Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Olive Blossom 40ML · KORRES
- Olive Blossom Body Care Collection ($77 Value) · KORRES
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Honey Pear 400ML · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Honey Pear · KORRES