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p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)-

Korean: p-나이트로스틸벤;벤젠,1-나이트로-4-(2-페닐에틸렌)- · CAS 4003-94-5 ·

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 p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- 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	—
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

p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- p-나이트로스틸벤;벤젠,1-나이트로-4-(2-페닐에틸렌)-

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 p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- 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 p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- banned in South Korea?

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

Is p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- 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 p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)- called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is p-나이트로스틸벤;벤젠,1-나이트로-4-(2-페닐에틸렌)-.

What is the CAS number of p-Nitrostilbene; Benzene, 1-nitro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)-?

CAS 4003-94-5 (from official records).