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Methyl trans-2-butenoate

Korean: 메틸트랜스-2-부테노에이트 · CAS 623-43-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Methyl trans-2-butenoate is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Methyl trans-2-butenoate 메틸트랜스-2-부테노에이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Methyl trans-2-butenoate banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Methyl trans-2-butenoate banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Methyl trans-2-butenoate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Methyl trans-2-butenoate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메틸트랜스-2-부테노에이트.

What is the CAS number of Methyl trans-2-butenoate?

CAS 623-43-8 (from official records).

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