VeriMom¿Es tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran seguro durante el embarazo?
No harmonised reproductive classification was found for 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran (menthofuran) but authoritative sources (EMA, PubMed) identify menthofuran as a hepatotoxic metabolite of pulegone and note concerns for pulegone/menthofuran in herbal products used in pregnancy; direct developmental/teratogenic evidence for menthofuran is limited, so the concern is class-based/theoretical rather than confirmed. ([echa.europa.eu](https://www.echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.007.087?utm_source=openai))
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- ¿Es tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran seguro durante el embarazo?
- No harmonised reproductive classification was found for 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran (menthofuran) but authoritative sources (EMA, PubMed) identify menthofuran as a hepatotoxic metabolite of pulegone and note concerns for pulegone/menthofuran in herbal products used in pregnancy; direct developmental/teratogenic evidence for menthofuran is limited, so the concern is class-based/theoretical rather than confirmed. ([echa.europa.eu](https://www.echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.007.087?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Es tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran seguro durante la lactancia?
- No specific data on lactational transfer of menthofuran were located. Because menthofuran is a small lipophilic monoterpene that is metabolically activated and is implicated in systemic toxicity after ingestion, a theoretical concern exists for maternal exposure leading to infant exposure via breastmilk, but direct evidence is lacking. Guidance on pulegone/menthofuran advises caution for vulnerable populations. ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20945912/?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Es tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Menthofuran can be present in mint-derived essential oils used in cosmetics/fragrances; dermal absorption is plausible for this lipophilic monoterpene. Per your scoring rules, infant skin exposure is increased by +1 relative to adults when absorption is measurable, so exposure is scored higher (adult 1 → infant 2). No infant-specific toxicity data were found. ([tilleydistributionproducts.com](https://www.tilleydistributionproducts.com/products/menthofuran?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran?
- VeriMom puntúa tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran en 67/100 (riesgo medio) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.
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