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Fragrance

ISOPROPYL-METHYLPHENETOLE

CAS 4732-13-2 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An aromatic ether (carvacrol ethyl ether) used as a fragrance ingredient. Causes skin and eye irritation per GHS data, so it's used at low fragrance levels rather than as a skincare active.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Adds aromatic herbal fragrance character
  • Used at fragrance trace levels

Known concerns

  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • Causes skin and eye irritation (H315/H319)
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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