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ortetamine

CAS 5580-32-5
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An aromatic amine with stimulant properties that has no established safety profile in cosmetic formulations and is not listed in the EU CosIng database for skincare use.

Ortetamine (4-methyl-alpha-ethyl-phenethylamine) is a primary aromatic amine with amphetamine-like stimulant activity. It is not recognized in the EU CosIng database as a permitted cosmetic ingredient, and its pharmacological activity makes it unsuitable for unsupervised cosmetic application.

Known concerns

  • Not listed in EU CosIng for cosmetic use
  • Amine with pharmacological activity
  • No adequate safety data for topical application

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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