Cosmetic Ingredient

4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol

CAS 79352-72-0

4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol (CAS 79352-72-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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 6 fields
Name
4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol
CAS Number
79352-72-0
DTXSID
DTXSID80420186
Molecular Formula
C7H10N2O
InChI Key
PZKNKZNLQYKXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
138.079313

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
banned; Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng

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 regulatory lists include 4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol?

4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including banned; Europe; Personal care. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl. 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-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol come from?

Safety data is sourced from 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.

Is 4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol used outside industrial chemicals?

4-amino-2-(aminomethyl)phenol also appears in cosmetics databases.