Fragrance
METHYL ACETYLAMINOBENZOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Methyl ester of N-acetylanthranilic acid. Used as a fragrance fixative; aniline-class read-across keeps it cautious mid-tier despite the protected amino group.
Function
Skin benefits
- Used as fragrance fixative
- Floral note
Known concerns
- Aniline-derived – read-across mutagenicity flag
- Potential skin sensitiser
- Limited public toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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