2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-4-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXANE
Fragrance
Moderate
CAS Number: 5182-36-5
About 2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-4-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXANE
A fragrance ingredient added mainly for scent, not for skin treatment.
Detailed Analysis
This small aroma chemical is used in perfumes and fragranced cosmetics to create a specific note profile. Many fragrance materials are tolerated at low levels, but they offer no real skincare benefit and can irritate or sensitize reactive skin with repeated exposure.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Acute toxicity concerns exist at higher exposure levels
- ⚠ Can irritate fragrance-sensitive or allergy-prone skin
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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