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BIS-(METHYLHYDROXY PROPIONYLPHENYL) METHANE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A bis-phenyl-alkanone type compound suggesting potential use as a UV absorber or skin-brightening agent, though its cosmetic applications and safety profile are not well-documented.

Bis-(Methylhydroxy Propionylphenyl) Methane is a bis-phenyl alkanone structure with two methylhydroxypropionyl phenyl groups attached to a methane central carbon. The beta-hydroxy ketone (methylhydroxypropionyl) moiety is chemically interesting — similar to skin-lightening agents like alpha-arbutin or kojic acid derivatives in that it may interfere with tyrosinase activity. However, this specific bis-configuration is not a well-characterized cosmetic ingredient. Without a CAS number or regulatory listing, safety assessment relies on structural analogy alone.

Skin benefits

  • Possible skin-brightening or even-toning potential based on structural analogy

Known concerns

  • Unknown toxicological profile for cosmetic use
  • Potential structural similarity to known sensitizers
  • Insufficient data for confident safety assessment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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