NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene

Also known as: p-alpha-Dimethylstyrene, EINECS 214-795-9, FEMA No. 3144, Isopropenyltoluene, p-, Methyl-p-isopropenylbenzene (+15 more)

CAS 1195-32-0

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene (CAS 1195-32-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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
1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene
CAS Number
1195-32-0
DTXSID
DTXSID7047564
Molecular Formula
C10H12
InChI Key
MMSLOZQEMPDGPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
132.0939
Synonyms
p-alpha-DimethylstyreneEINECS 214-795-9FEMA No. 3144Isopropenyltoluene, p-Methyl-p-isopropenylbenzenealpha-Methyl-P-methylstyrene4-Methyl-alpha-methylstyreneStyrene, P-alpha-dimethyl-UNII-XC8HY3OB861-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-Benzene1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)benzene, 9CI1-Methyl-4-isopropenylbenzene

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
XC8HY3OB86UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
XC8HY3OB86UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
XC8HY3OB86UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
XC8HY3OB86UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.6mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
=0.625mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=0.625mg/kg bw/dayNOAEL-RatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=0.625mg/kg bw/dayNOAEL-RatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=60mg/kg bw/dayNOAEL-RatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=200mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx

Showing 10 of 10 studies

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
Fragrance
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene?

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is XC8HY3OB86 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene?

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name P,ALPHA-DIMETHYLSTYRENE. 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 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene is classified GHS Danger (H304) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene used outside industrial chemicals?

1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.