Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate

INCI: METHYL2-PHENYLMETHYLENEOCTYLIDENEAMINO BENZOATE

CAS Number
67924-13-4
Function
Listed in the EU fragrance/cosmetic ingredient database; structurally a Schiff base benzoate ester
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific prohibition found; permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under general FDCA provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available toxicological data; no SCCS opinion identified in search results. Contains a conjugated imine (Schiff base) linkage; the octylidene chain provides lipophilicity

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available toxicological data; no SCCS opinion identified in search results. Contains a conjugated imine (Schiff base) linkage; the octylidene chain provides lipophilicity The EU classifies Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate allowed in the EU?

Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate functions as: Listed in the EU fragrance/cosmetic ingredient database; structurally a Schiff base benzoate ester. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67924-13-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl 2-Phenylmethyleneoctylideneamino Benzoate?

not established 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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