NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol

Also known as: Phenol, 2,3,6-trimethyl-, EINECS 219-330-3, 3-Hydroxypseudocumene, 1-Hydroxy-2,3,6-trimethylbenzene, NSC 91509 (+1 more)

CAS 2416-94-6

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol (CAS 2416-94-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
14
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 12 fields
Name
2,3,6-Trimethylphenol
CAS Number
2416-94-6
DTXSID
DTXSID6022187
Molecular Formula
C9H12O
InChI Key
QQOMQLYQAXGHSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
136.088815
Synonyms
Phenol, 2,3,6-trimethyl-EINECS 219-330-33-Hydroxypseudocumene1-Hydroxy-2,3,6-trimethylbenzeneNSC 91509UNII-05WKL2L5LJ

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 14 of 14 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
106uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
=9.79mg/m3DNEL localinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
05WKL2L5LJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
05WKL2L5LJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
05WKL2L5LJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
05WKL2L5LJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.0908fractionFu-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
=300mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
~1346mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
~55mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=100mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
~273mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=1000mMNOELdermalMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX

Showing 14 of 14 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2,3,6-trimethylphenol219-330-3ECHA overview →

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
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL3182738
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol?

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol has 14 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 9.79 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol?

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol. 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 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol come from?

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

Does 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol is classified GHS Danger (H314, H315, H317, H318, H302, H319, H371, H373) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol used outside industrial chemicals?

2,3,6-Trimethylphenol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.