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Hexahydro-1,2-dimethyl-4-phenyl-4-azepinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic opioid-class compound (ethoheptazine/meptazinol scaffold) — a prescription pharmaceutical, not a cosmetic ingredient. EU Annex II prohibits it. Banned-tier rating.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit — pharmacologically active opioid/analgesic compound
Known concerns
- Pharmacologically active opioid analgesic scaffold
- EU Annex II prohibited substance for cosmetics (narcotics, listed)
- Serious systemic toxicity if absorbed
- Misuse potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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