dimepheptanol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic opioid analgesic that is not authorized for cosmetic use in any major market including the EU.
Dimepheptanol (6-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-ol) is a synthetic opioid agonist with analgesic potency comparable to methadone. It is classified as a narcotic substance and is not listed in the EU CosIng database for cosmetic use. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II explicitly lists substances not permitted in cosmetic products, and opioid-related compounds generally fall under drug/medicinal product classification rather than cosmetics.
Known concerns
- Banned/prohibited for cosmetic use in the EU (Annex II)
- Synthetic opioid — classified as a narcotic substance
- No safety data supporting cosmetic use
- Potential for systemic opioid effects
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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