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Fragrance

PIMPINELLA ANISUM SEED OIL

CAS 84775-42-8 / 8007-70-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Anise seed essential oil — used for fragrance. It contains anethole (a fragrance allergen) and trace estragole (animal carcinogen at high doses), so it's best at very low concentrations.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic anise essential oil
  • Fragrance and flavor history
  • Used at low fragrance levels

Known concerns

  • Anethole content — known fragrance allergen
  • Estragole at trace levels has IARC 2B (animal data)
  • Phototoxicity rare but possible
  • High fragrance load can sensitize

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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