Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione
INCI: METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL PHENYLBUTANEDIONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data; the diketone (butanedione) structure warrants attention for potential sensitization, though it is not among the commonly flagged fragrance allergens. Combines the methylenedioxyphenyl scaffold (common in many fragrance aldehydes like Helional) with a phenylbutanedione moiety, likely contributing warm, aromatic-sweet character to fragrance compositions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data; the diketone (butanedione) structure warrants attention for potential sensitization, though it is not among the commonly flagged fragrance allergens. Combines the methylenedioxyphenyl scaffold (common in many fragrance aldehydes like Helional) with a phenylbutanedione moiety, likely contributing warm, aromatic-sweet character to fragrance compositions The EU classifies Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione allowed in the EU?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione do in cosmetics?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Limited database listings; not widely catalogued with a confirmed CAS in major cosmetics databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylenedioxyphenyl Phenylbutanedione?
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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