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Fragrance

4-ETHYLGUAIACOL

CAS 2785-89-9 Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A smoky-spicy phenol used in fragrance. PubChem GHS data flags it as a skin, eye and respiratory irritant in concentrate, so finished products keep levels very low.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Smoky-spicy fragrance note
  • Used at very low fragrance %
  • Found naturally in coffee and smoked foods

Known concerns

  • GHS classified skin and eye irritant
  • Respiratory irritation on inhalation
  • Harmful if swallowed at concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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