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Fragrance

2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-4-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXANE

CAS 5182-36-5
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A synthetic floral fragrance acetal used at trace levels. PubChem flags it as Warning (harmful if swallowed) — fine on skin at perfume use, but environmentally persistent.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides floral scent character

Known concerns

  • H302 harmful if swallowed
  • Harmful to aquatic life
  • Generic fragrance sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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