INCI name

DIMETHYLMETHOXY CHROMANOL

Dimethylmethoxy chromanol

Antioxidantreviewed

A synthetic chromanol used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Dimethylmethoxy chromanol is 3,4-dihydro-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, a synthetic compound structurally related to the ring system of tocopherol (vitamin E). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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