2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol

INCI: 2-METHOXY-4-METHOXYMETHYL-PHENOL

CAS Number
5533-03-9
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Phenolic structure susceptible to oxidation; proper antioxidant stabilization in formulations recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol safe in cosmetics?

Phenolic structure susceptible to oxidation; proper antioxidant stabilization in formulations recommended. The EU classifies 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol allowed in the EU?

2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol do in cosmetics?

2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5533-03-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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