Fragrance Ingredient
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxy-hydroxyphenyl butanone related to zingerone, used as a fragrance or flavor component. Limited dedicated cosmetic safety data places it in cautious yellow despite a generally benign profile.
Skin benefits
- Aromatic ketone analog of zingerone with potential fragrance use
- Phenolic structure suggests mild antioxidant activity
Known concerns
- Limited published cosmetic safety review
- Phenolic compounds can be skin sensitizers
- Stability and oxidation byproducts not well characterized
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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