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CRESYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS 431067-87-7
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Cresyl Methoxycinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Cresyl Methoxycinnamate is an ester of cresol (methylphenol) with methoxycinnamic acid, functioning primarily as a UV absorber. Cinnamate UV filters are generally permitted in EU cosmetics (Annex VI), though individual compounds are evaluated separately. The cresyl substituent may raise sensitisation concerns relative to standard cinnamates, and the compound should be confirmed against current EU approved UV filter list.

Skin benefits

  • UV absorption — sun protection
  • Photostable UV filter

Known concerns

  • May be restricted as a UV filter — confirm EU approval status
  • Potential skin sensitisation with cresyl substituent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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