NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol

Also known as: 1,4-Benzenediol, 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone, Antage DBH, BRN 2049542, 2,5-Di-t-butylhydroquinone (+15 more)

CAS 88-58-4

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol (CAS 88-58-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
12
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 26 fields
Name
2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol
CAS Number
88-58-4
DTXSID
DTXSID8041248
Molecular Formula
C14H22O2
InChI Key
JZODKRWQWUWGCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
222.16198
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediol, 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinoneAntage DBHBRN 20495422,5-Di-t-butylhydroquinoneEINECS 201-841-8Naugard 451Nocrac NS 7NSC 11Santovar O2,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-hydroquinone2,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzohydroquinone

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
AntioxidantBiocide

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 12 of 12 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
34.8079919974549uMAC50--NTP_ICE_endocrine
39.5813543500983uMACC--NTP_ICE_endocrine
117uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
=0.822mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
26XK13B61BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26XK13B61BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26XK13B61BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26XK13B61BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1.83e-7fractionFu-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
0.0413unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=50mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Showing 12 of 12 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone201-841-8ECHA 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
permitted
Max
-
Category
Antioxidant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL480626
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
4
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol?

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol has 12 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.822 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol?

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name DI-T-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE. 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 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol 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. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H315, H317, H319, H335, H373, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol used outside industrial chemicals?

2,5-Di-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.