NOAEL Data IARC Group 3 Prop 65 Cosmetic Ingredient

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol

Also known as: Phenol, 4-amino-2-nitro-, 4-13-00-01284, C.I. Oxidation Base 25, 1-Amino-3-nitro-4-hydroxybenzene, p-Amino-o-nitrophenol (+15 more)

CAS 119-34-6

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol (CAS 119-34-6) is a chemical substance; key hazard signal: IARC Group 3. Key regulatory status: California Proposition 65, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC, CA Prop 65.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
7
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 25 fields
Name
4-Amino-2-nitrophenol
CAS Number
119-34-6
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O3
InChI Key
WHODQVWERNSQEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
154.037842
Synonyms
Phenol, 4-amino-2-nitro-4-13-00-01284C.I. Oxidation Base 251-Amino-3-nitro-4-hydroxybenzenep-Amino-o-nitrophenolBRN 1368435CI Oxidation Base 25EINECS 204-316-1Fourrine 57Fourrine Brown PRFourrine Brown Propyl4-Hydroxy-3-nitroaniline

IARC Carcinogen Classification

Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.

SOURCE IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans 1 records
GroupMeaningEvaluatedVolume
Group 3Not classifiable198716, Sup 7

California Proposition 65

California OEHHA listing status and toxicity category.

SOURCE California OEHHA Proposition 65 List 1 records
ChemicalToxicity TypeCancerDevelopmentalListed
-cancerYesNo-

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Dye

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
banned; Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYOEHHA Proposition 65 List
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)California Office of Environmental Health Hazard AssessmentOEHHA Proposition 65 List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 7 of 7 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
SQEcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
N3499RCQ6BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3IARC groupIARC carcinogenicity classification--IARC Monographs
3unitlessIARC group--NTP ICE cancer
=1470mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
=3300mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
2500ppmTop dose-MouseNTP ICE cancer

Showing 7 of 7 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Colorant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed CHEMBL1516868
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol?

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is cancer listing type. Source: California Proposition 65.

What regulatory lists include 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol?

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including banned; Europe; Personal care, OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019), OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol a carcinogen according to IARC?

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol is classified by IARC as Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (evaluated 1987). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.

Is 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol on the California Proposition 65 list?

Yes, 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol is listed under California Proposition 65 for cancer. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65.

Is 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Amino-4-Nitrophenol. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, California Proposition 65, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H315, H318, H335, H341).

Is 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol used outside industrial chemicals?

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.