Ethyl Butyrate
What Ethyl Butyrate is & what it does
Ethyl Butyrate is a small ester, the reaction product of ethanol and butyric acid, known for a fruity, pineapple-like aroma. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a fragrance and flavoring component to shape a product's scent. It appears at very low levels in scented skincare and personal-care items. It is not a UV filter and no specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Ethyl Butyrate?
Ethyl Butyrate is a small ester made from ethanol and butyric acid, with a fruity, pineapple-like aroma. In cosmetics it is used as a fragrance and flavoring component.
What does Ethyl Butyrate do in cosmetics?
It is added at very low levels to shape or round out a product's scent. It has no UV filtering role and provides no sun protection.
Is Ethyl Butyrate safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used for fragrance, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. People sensitive to fragrance ingredients may prefer scent-free options.
Sunscreens with Ethyl Butyrate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Coola Full Spectrum 360º Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
69/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen Spf 18
68/100
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Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50
66/100
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Thinkbaby SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick
58/100