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TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYLQUINOLINE

CAS 19343-78-3
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A tetrahydroquinoline derivative, mostly used as a chemical intermediate. The quinoline class has carcinogenic/mutagenic flags, making cosmetic suitability questionable.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Possible hair-dye intermediate
  • Trace use only

Known concerns

  • Quinoline-class compounds raise carcinogen/mutagen concerns
  • Potential skin sensitizer
  • Limited approval for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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