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Fragrance

VERATROLE

CAS 91-16-7 Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An aromatic dimethyl ether (1,2-dimethoxybenzene) used as a fragrance ingredient. PubChem GHS lists acute oral toxicity and skin/eye irritation, so it earns the more cautious orange tier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Adds warm, aromatic note to fragrance compositions
  • Useful intermediate in flavor and fragrance chemistry

Known concerns

  • GHS-flagged: harmful if swallowed and skin/eye irritation
  • Suspected mild sensitizer at higher levels
  • Limited cosmetic monograph

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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