Concerning aromatic compound
1-ACETOXY-2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
1-Acetoxy-2-methylnaphthalene is a methylnaphthalene ester with very limited cosmetic justification and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-related safety concerns. It is not a recommended skincare ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Limited specialty use as a fragrance or chemical intermediate
- Not commonly added to mainstream skincare
- Listed for transparency and exclusion purposes
Known concerns
- Methylnaphthalene derivatives raise polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concerns
- Limited published cosmetic safety data and no SCCS opinion
- Potential genotoxicity flags for naphthalene class
- Not recommended for leave-on cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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