Is Methoxyacetophenone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxyacetophenone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxyacetophenone
INCI: METHOXYACETOPHENONE
Methoxyacetophenone (CAS Multiple isomers exist - 2'-methoxyacetophenone is CAS 579-74-8 (confirmed via PubChem); 4'-methoxyacetophenone (p-acetylanisole) is CAS 100-06-1. The INCI name in CosIng may encompass the predominant isomer - verify with CosIng for the exact CAS assignment) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Multiple isomers exist - 2'-methoxyacetophenone is CAS 579-74-8 (confirmed via PubChem); 4'-methoxyacetophenone (p-acetylanisole) is CAS 100-06-1. The INCI name in CosIng may encompass the predominant isomer - verify with CosIng for the exact CAS assignment
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not specifically prohibited; GRAS status may apply for some isomers in flavoring context
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxyacetophenone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxyacetophenone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxyacetophenone allowed in the EU?
Methoxyacetophenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxyacetophenone do in cosmetics?
Methoxyacetophenone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Multiple isomers exist - 2'-methoxyacetophenone is CAS 579-74-8 (confirmed via PubChem); 4'-methoxyacetophenone (p-acetylanisole) is CAS 100-06-1. The INCI name in CosIng may encompass the predominant isomer - verify with CosIng for the exact CAS assignment.
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