Methyl o-Anisate
INCI: METHYL O-ANISATE (SYNONYMS: METHYL 2-METHOXYBENZOATE, O-ANISIC ACID METHYL ESTER)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally low concern at typical use levels; normal use levels in finished product 0.05-10 ppm; Council of Europe limits: 40 ppm in foods, 5 ppm in beverages. Parsley, green, vegetable, spinach, and green nut notes; naturally present in the mushroom Trametes graveolens; colorless to pale yellow liquid
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl o-Anisate safe in cosmetics?
Generally low concern at typical use levels; normal use levels in finished product 0.05-10 ppm; Council of Europe limits: 40 ppm in foods, 5 ppm in beverages. Parsley, green, vegetable, spinach, and green nut notes; naturally present in the mushroom Trametes graveolens; colorless to pale yellow liquid The EU classifies Methyl o-Anisate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl o-Anisate allowed in the EU?
Methyl o-Anisate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl o-Anisate do in cosmetics?
Methyl o-Anisate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 606-45-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl o-Anisate?
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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