2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran
INCI: 2,4-DIMETHYL-4-PHENYLTETRAHYDROFURAN
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cramer Class III material; metabolite predicted reactive in silico; possibly persistent in environment (28.5% biodegradation at 28 days, OECD 301B); screening-level PEC/PNEC initially >1 but refined to <1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran safe in cosmetics?
Cramer Class III material; metabolite predicted reactive in silico; possibly persistent in environment (28.5% biodegradation at 28 days, OECD 301B); screening-level PEC/PNEC initially >1 but refined to <1 The EU classifies 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran allowed in the EU?
2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran do in cosmetics?
2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); also known as Rhubafurane. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 82461-14-1 (also 99343-90-5 for (2R,4R)-rel isomer).
What is the Margin of Safety for 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran?
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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