Is Methoxyphenylbutanone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxyphenylbutanone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxyphenylbutanone
INCI: METHOXYPHENYLBUTANONE
Methoxyphenylbutanone (CAS Not confirmed from retrieved sources (likely 104-20-1 for 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, also known as anisyl acetone - but not verified)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed from retrieved sources (likely 104-20-1 for 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, also known as anisyl acetone - but not verified)
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxyphenylbutanone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxyphenylbutanone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxyphenylbutanone allowed in the EU?
Methoxyphenylbutanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxyphenylbutanone do in cosmetics?
Methoxyphenylbutanone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from retrieved sources (likely 104-20-1 for 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, also known as anisyl acetone - but not verified).
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