Fragrance Ingredient
METHOXY-TETRAHYDRO-METHYLENEPYRANYL-PHENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A methoxy tetrahydropyran phenol used as a fragrance ingredient. As with other phenolic aroma chemicals, there is some potential for skin sensitisation, particularly at higher concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Functions as a fragrance and aroma component
- Provides phenolic aromatic notes in compositions
Known concerns
- Phenolic ether with limited public toxicological information
- Phenolic fragrance components can be skin sensitisers
- Not on prominent SCCS positive lists for general cosmetic actives
- Possible irritation potential at higher fragrance levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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