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Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride

Korean: 다이머토프린하이드로클로라이드;4-하이드록시-3,5-다이메톡시-알파-[(메틸아미노)메틸]벤질알코올하이드로클로라이드 · CAS 22775-12-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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.

Other markets

How Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	except caffien
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
CA Canada	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

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

Also listed as

Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride 다이머토프린하이드로클로라이드;4-하이드록시-3,5-다이메톡시-알파-[(메틸아미노)메틸]벤질알코올하이드로클로라이드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride 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 Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride 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 Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이머토프린하이드로클로라이드;4-하이드록시-3,5-다이메톡시-알파-[(메틸아미노)메틸]벤질알코올하이드로클로라이드.

What is the CAS number of Dimetofrine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride?

CAS 22775-12-8 (from official records).