Is Thenoyl Methionate safe in cosmetics?
Thenoyl Methionate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Thenoyl Methionate
Also known as: N-2-Thienoylmethionine, L-Methionine, N-(2-thienylcarbonyl)-
INCI: THENOYL METHIONATE
Thenoyl Methionate (CAS 60752-63-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not specified in CosIng — likely Skin Conditioning / Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Not specified in CosIng — likely Skin Conditioning / Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2S)-4-methylsulfanyl-2-(thiophene-2-carbonylamino)butanoic acid
InChIKey
GTPDHYQKBSCXAP-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; limited cosmetic use data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thenoyl Methionate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thenoyl Methionate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
N-2-Thienoylmethionine
L-Methionine, N-(2-thienylcarbonyl)-
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thenoyl Methionate allowed in the EU?
Thenoyl Methionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thenoyl Methionate do in cosmetics?
Thenoyl Methionate functions as: Not specified in CosIng — likely Skin Conditioning / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60752-63-8.
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