Is Methylinositol safe in cosmetics?
Methylinositol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methylinositol
Also known as: (+/-)-Pinitol, 3-O-Methyl-chiro-inositol, chiro-Inositol, 3-O-methyl-, dl-Pinitol, Pinitol (+1 more)
INCI: METHYLINOSITOL
Methylinositol (CAS 484-68-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Humectant - based on structural analogy to inositol. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Humectant - based on structural analogy to inositol
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(1S,2S,4S,5R)-6-methoxycyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
InChIKey
DSCFFEYYQKSRSV-FEPQRWDDSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methylinositol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methylinositol.
Known Synonyms
(+/-)-Pinitol
3-O-Methyl-chiro-inositol
chiro-Inositol, 3-O-methyl-
dl-Pinitol
Pinitol
NSC 43336
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylinositol allowed in the EU?
Methylinositol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylinositol do in cosmetics?
Methylinositol functions as: Skin Conditioning, Humectant - based on structural analogy to inositol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 484-68-4.
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