NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol

Also known as: Dihydroeugenol, Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl-, 4-06-00-05976, BRN 1866292, Cerulignol (+15 more)

CAS 2785-87-7

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol (CAS 2785-87-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 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
19
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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 26 fields
Name
2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol
CAS Number
2785-87-7
DTXSID
DTXSID2047199
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
InChI Key
PXIKRTCSSLJURC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
166.09938
Synonyms
DihydroeugenolPhenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl-4-06-00-05976BRN 1866292CerulignolCoerulignolEINECS 220-499-0FEMA No. 3598Guaiacol, 4-propyl-Guaiacylpropane1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propane(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propane

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 24 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 19 of 19 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
24.6uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
=6.07mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
-%Depletion CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
12.3%Depletion LysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
462uMEC1.5Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
6.8%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
A3XE712277UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
A3XE712277UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
A3XE712277UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
A3XE712277UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.0707fractionFu-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
759.2uMIC50Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1.539ratioImaxDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
5400ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=2600mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=67mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx
=67mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 19 of 19 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2-methoxy-4-propylphenol220-499-0ECHA 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
restricted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL3186884
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
2
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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-Methoxy-4-propylphenol?

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol has 19 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 % via Dermal. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.

What regulatory lists include 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol?

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Dihydroeugenol. 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-Methoxy-4-propylphenol 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.

Is 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.