BUTENEONE NAPHTHALENEDIOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic naphthalene derivative evaluated for cosmetic use with moderate safety concerns based on structural alerts.
The naphthalene scaffold raises concerns due to known metabolic activation pathways. PubChem safety score of 50 reflects moderate concern. While used in some specialty cosmetic applications, the compound requires careful formulation control. No specific EU Annex restrictions are documented, but standard cosmetic safety assessment applies.
Skin benefits
- May function as a colorant in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- Structural alerts for genotoxicity potential
- Requires careful formulation control
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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