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7-Ethoxy-4-methylcoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 87-05-8
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxy-substituted coumarin used for warm, hay-like notes. The methyl group reduces (but does not eliminate) the phototoxicity of the parent coumarin — IFRA and EU still treat it as a declarable allergen.

Skin benefits

  • Provides warm, hay-like fragrance note
  • Lower photoreactivity than parent coumarin

Known concerns

  • Coumarin-class — declarable allergen in EU
  • Residual phototoxic potential
  • Skin sensitisation potential
  • IFRA Standard restriction

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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