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Fragrance

P-METHOXYPROPIOPHENONE

CAS 121-97-1
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An aromatic ketone (4-methoxypropiophenone) used as a fragrance and synthesis intermediate. Multiple GHS irritation flags push it to lower-Moderate even at trace use.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Methoxy-aryl ketone — fragrance/intermediate use
  • Provides anisic floral fragrance note
  • Used at trace ppm levels

Known concerns

  • GHS H228 flammable solid
  • H302 harmful if swallowed
  • H315/H319/H335 skin, eye and respiratory irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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