What is the NOAEL for (Benzyloxy)methanol?
(Benzyloxy)methanol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is XDK482748R UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
(Benzyloxy)methanol
Also known as: Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-, Methanol, 1-(phenylmethoxy)-, Benzylhemiformal, Benzyl hemiformal, EINECS 238-588-8 (+1 more)
CAS 14548-60-8
(Benzyloxy)methanol (CAS 14548-60-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
12 fields
Name
(Benzyloxy)methanol
CAS Number
14548-60-8
DTXSID
DTXSID3042136
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
InChI Key
PETXWIMJICIQTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
138.06808
Synonyms
Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-Methanol, 1-(phenylmethoxy)-BenzylhemiformalBenzyl hemiformalEINECS 238-588-8UNII-XDK482748R
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
PreservativeBiocide
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | Commission of the European Communities | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Europe; Personal care | European Commission | CosIng |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XDK482748R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| XDK482748R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| XDK482748R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| XDK482748R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
0.15%
Category
Preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include (Benzyloxy)methanol?
(Benzyloxy)methanol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, Europe; Personal care. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is (Benzyloxy)methanol used in cosmetics?
Yes, (Benzyloxy)methanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Benzylhemiformal. 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 (Benzyloxy)methanol come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is (Benzyloxy)methanol used outside industrial chemicals?
(Benzyloxy)methanol also appears in cosmetics databases.