Specialty amide
N,2-DIMETHYL-N-PHENYLBUTYRAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A substituted phenyl butyramide with limited documented use in cosmetics. Public safety data is sparse, so its sensitization and toxicity profile in topical products remains poorly characterized.
Skin benefits
- Possible fragrance or solvent component
- Amide structure offers chemical stability
- May contribute to product texture or feel
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic safety data
- Aromatic amide with unclear sensitization profile
- Not commonly used in modern formulations
- No published SCCS or CIR review available
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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