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1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 104-27-8 · 100/100 · High conf.

Concern score

100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence

1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient in plain language

What it is

Also known as 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one · 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one · 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-on · 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)pent-1-ene-3-one · 1-(4-metoxifenil)pent-1-en-3-ona · 1-(P-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE

Show all 11 names

1-Penten-3-one, 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)- · 1-p-Methoxyphenylpent-1-en-3-one · 1-​Penten-​3-​one, 1-​(4-​methoxyphenyl)​- · Ethyl p-methoxystyryl ketone · α-Methylanisalacetone

What it does

Used in consumer products as a flavouring.

  • Flavouring
Is it a concern?
Critical concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is banned in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — banned

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

Regulation

Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.

  • EU Annex II — prohibited
  • EU prohibited in cosmetics

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUEC

    Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.

    banned
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  • EUCosIngActiveCosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 444.
    • Cosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 444.Source →
  • USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

4 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes

    regulatory · updated 2010-10-20

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated February 8, 2019

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one (alpha-Methylanisylideneacetone), when used as a fragrance ingredient in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

2

Typical roles

Flavouring
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