Allowed in EU

Ethyl O-Anisate

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ethyl 2-methoxy-benzoate

What does it do?

Ethyl O-Anisate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Ethyl O-Anisate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethyl O-Anisate?

Ethyl O-Anisate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl 2-methoxy-benzoate

Is Ethyl O-Anisate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl O-Anisate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl O-Anisate do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl O-Anisate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl O-Anisate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl O-Anisate is 7335-26-4.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011