Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate
CAS 93-28-7 · 70/100 · High conf.
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Eugenyl acetate”.
Also known as Eugenyl acetate · Eugenol acetate · (2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenyl) acetate · 2-Methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl acetate · Aceteugenol · Phenol, 2-METHOXY-4-(2-PROPEN-1-YL)-, 1-ACETATE
Show all 18 names
1,3,4-Eugenol acetate · 1-Acetoxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene · 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenyl acetate · 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenyl acetate · 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol acetate · 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate · Acetyl eugenol · Aceto eugenol · Acetyleugenol · Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)-, acetate · Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate · Phenol, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-, acetate
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- Deodorant
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
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 III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Cleaning
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate. 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 Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2023-09-15
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated February 8, 2019
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1
Named organisations
5
Cleaning products and household care
Typical roles
FragranceFlavouringDeodorant
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
