What regulatory lists include 2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol?
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including IFRA Transparency. Source: EPA CPDat.
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol
Also known as: EINECS 226-882-9
CAS 5533-03-9
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol (CAS 5533-03-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
View cosmetic safety profile for 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
7 fields
Name
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol
CAS Number
5533-03-9
DTXSID
DTXSID40203896
Molecular Formula
C9H12O3
InChI Key
USDDPDQEVLAOBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
168.078644
Synonyms
EINECS 226-882-9
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2-methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol | 226-882-9 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Methoxy-4-Methoxymethyl-Phenol. 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-(methoxymethyl)phenol come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does 2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications.
Is 2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol used outside industrial chemicals?
2-Methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol also appears in cosmetics databases.