NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol

Also known as: 4-06-00-02075, BRN 1868105, EINECS 219-952-5, 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol, 4-Nitro-1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene (+7 more)

CAS 2581-34-2

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol (CAS 2581-34-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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 18 fields
Name
4-Nitro-3-methylphenol
CAS Number
2581-34-2
DTXSID
DTXSID2062535
Molecular Formula
C7H7NO3
InChI Key
PIIZYNQECPTVEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
153.042593
Synonyms
4-06-00-02075BRN 1868105EINECS 219-952-53-Methyl-4-nitrophenol4-Nitro-1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene2-Nitro-5-hydroxytoluene4-Nitro-m-cresolNSC 691904-Nitro-3-cresol4-Nitro-5-methylphenol5-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluenePhenol, 3-methyl-4-nitro-

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Pesticides; residueFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 6 of 6 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
2CC94832EUUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
2CC94832EUUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
2CC94832EUUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
2CC94832EUUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=1200mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
0.01mg/kg bw/dayLOELSubcutaneousRatNTP_ICE_endocrine

Showing 6 of 6 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol?

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 2CC94832EU UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol?

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Pesticides; residue. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 3-Nitro-P-Cresol. 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-Nitro-3-methylphenol 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.

Does 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H318, H341, H401, H411, H312, H315, H319).

Is 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol used outside industrial chemicals?

4-Nitro-3-methylphenol also appears in cosmetics databases.