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metaraminol

CAS 54-49-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Metaraminol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Metaraminol (CAS 54-49-9) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist with potent vasopressor effects. It is classified as a pharmaceutical agent with systemic cardiovascular effects and is explicitly prohibited from cosmetic use under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II. Not to be confused with allowed amino acid derivatives in cosmetics; its pharmacological action makes it unsuitable for topical application in consumer products.

Known concerns

  • Systemic vasopressor/pharmacological effects
  • Cardiovascular effects (blood pressure elevation)
  • Prohibited in cosmetics under EU Annex II
  • Not a cosmetic-grade ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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