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FURFURALMETHYL CITRATE

CAS 222973-44-6
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Furfuralmethyl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Furfuralmethyl Citrate is an ester of furfural (a naturally occurring aldehyde from agricultural byproducts) with citric acid, functioning as a fragrance ingredient. Furfural is listed on EU Annex III/138 as a fragrance allergen requiring labelling when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products, but the citrate ester form likely reduces the allergenic concern.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance function
  • Chelating properties from citrate moiety

Known concerns

  • Contains furfural moiety — potential fragrance allergen
  • Limited specific toxicological data for the ester form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.