5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole

INCI: 5-ISOPROPYL-2-METHYLANISOLE

CAS Number
1076-56-8 (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylanisole / thymol methyl ether)
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA restriction; RIFM-assessed fragrance material

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, and not PBT.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, and not PBT. The EU classifies 5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole allowed in the EU?

5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole do in cosmetics?

5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1076-56-8 (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylanisole / thymol methyl ether).

What is the Margin of Safety for 5-Isopropyl-2-Methylanisole?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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