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Methyl Eugenol

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

What is it?

1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene; 4-allylveratrole

What does it do?

Methyl Eugenol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Methyl Eugenol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 102). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Methyl Eugenol?

Methyl Eugenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene; 4-allylveratrole

Is Methyl Eugenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Methyl Eugenol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Methyl Eugenol do in cosmetic products?

Methyl Eugenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Methyl Eugenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Eugenol is 93-15-2.

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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: 17/10/2010