Fragrance pyrazine
ISOBUTYL-METHOXYPYRAZINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A pyrazine fragrance molecule with a vivid green, vegetal bell-pepper note used at trace levels in perfumery. RIFM-evaluated and considered safe within typical fragrance exposure ranges.
Skin benefits
- Potent green/bell-pepper fragrance note at extremely low usage
- Useful for naturalistic perfume accords
- Assessed under RIFM safety programme
Known concerns
- Fragrance ingredient that some consumers prefer to avoid
- Used at trace ppm levels because of strong odour intensity
- Limited dermal data outside RIFM exposure model
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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