NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester

Also known as: Acetic acid, phenyl-, O-methoxyphenyl ester, EINECS 223-898-8, FEMA No. 2535, Guaiacyl phenylacetate, Methoxyphenyl phenylacetate, o- (+2 more)

CAS 4112-89-4

Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester (CAS 4112-89-4) 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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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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 13 fields
Name
Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester
CAS Number
4112-89-4
DTXSID
DTXSID1063306
Molecular Formula
C15H14O3
InChI Key
KNVYLIIBQXVDKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
242.094294
Synonyms
Acetic acid, phenyl-, O-methoxyphenyl esterEINECS 223-898-8FEMA No. 2535Guaiacyl phenylacetateMethoxyphenyl phenylacetate, o-Methylcatechol acetate, o-UNII-LLO759386W

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 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
LLO759386WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LLO759386WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LLO759386WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LLO759386WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 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
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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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 Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester?

Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is LLO759386W UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester?

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

Is Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Guaiacol Phenylacetate. 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 Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester come from?

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

Is Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxyphenyl ester also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.