p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate

INCI: P-CRESYL 3-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONATE

CAS Number
36877-89-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA โ€” not specifically restricted; limited commercial use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone safety data; hydrolysis product is p-cresol with depigmentation concern from metabolite. Request RIFM or ECHA dossier confirmation before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone safety data; hydrolysis product is p-cresol with depigmentation concern from metabolite. Request RIFM or ECHA dossier confirmation before use. The EU classifies p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate allowed in the EU?

p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate do in cosmetics?

p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 36877-89-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for p-Cresyl 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropionate?

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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