UV Filter
BIS(CYANO BUTYLACETATE) ANTHRACENEDIYLIDENE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An anthracene-based dicyanoester used as an organic UV-absorbing agent. Limited publicly available safety data and uncertain EU approval status keep it in cautious yellow territory.
Skin benefits
- Functions as an organic UV-absorbing compound or colorant
- Stable conjugated aromatic structure
- Provides photoprotective effects in some formulas
Known concerns
- Limited published cosmetic safety data
- Aromatic nitrile structures warrant impurity scrutiny
- Photostability and degradation products not well documented
- May not be EU-approved as a UV filter
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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