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Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol

Korean: 4-하이드록시-3-메톡시신나밀알코올의벤조에이트 · CAS 4159-29-9 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외)

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol 4-하이드록시-3-메톡시신나밀알코올의벤조에이트

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Frequently asked questions

Is Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 4-하이드록시-3-메톡시신나밀알코올의벤조에이트.

What is the CAS number of Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol?

CAS 4159-29-9 (from official records).