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Antioxidant

METHYL DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

CAS 6386-38-5
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A hindered phenol antioxidant — methyl ester of the hydroxyhydrocinnamic acid scaffold. Protects products from going rancid. Generally safe topically; flagged for environmental persistence and bioaccumulation.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Rancidity protection
  • Compatible with diverse formats

Known concerns

  • Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation
  • Sparse independent skin-reactivity data
  • Theoretical contact-allergen class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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