ACETYLBENZOFURAN
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An aromatic ketone with a benzofuran core — primarily used as a fragrance or intermediate in cosmetic chemistry, with limited skin-safety data available.
Acetylbenzofuran (also called 2-acetylbenzofuran or 5-acetylbenzofuran) is a substituted benzofuran derivative featuring a ketone functional group. Its use in cosmetics is niche — most commonly as a fragrance ingredient or aromatic intermediate. Benzofuran derivatives can have varying toxicity profiles depending on substitution pattern; reliable long-term skin-safety data is limited.
Known concerns
- Limited long-term skin safety data
- Potential sensitizer at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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