Cosmetic Ingredient

4-Ethylresorcinol

Also known as: 1,3-Dihydroxy-4-ethylbenzene, 2,4-Dihydroxy-1-ethylbenzene, EINECS 220-777-1, 6-Ethylresorcinol, NSC 62013 (+1 more)

CAS 2896-60-8

4-Ethylresorcinol (CAS 2896-60-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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 11 fields
Name
4-Ethylresorcinol
CAS Number
2896-60-8
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
InChI Key
VGMJYYDKPUPTID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
138.06808
Synonyms
1,3-Dihydroxy-4-ethylbenzene2,4-Dihydroxy-1-ethylbenzeneEINECS 220-777-16-EthylresorcinolNSC 62013UNII-8YE81T06D5

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 CHEMBL2332776
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Ethylresorcinol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 4-Ethylresorcinol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 4-Ethylresorcinol. 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-Ethylresorcinol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 4-Ethylresorcinol used outside industrial chemicals?

4-Ethylresorcinol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.