NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde

Also known as: Atranol, Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-

CAS 526-37-4

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS 526-37-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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 8 fields
Name
2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
CAS Number
526-37-4
DTXSID
DTXSID10200574
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
InChI Key
JASONGFGOLHLGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
152.047344
Synonyms
AtranolBenzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-

Regulatory Lists

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

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

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0.6%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
0.6%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
0.6%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
0.6%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
fragrance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde?

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.6 % via Dermal in Mouse. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.

What regulatory lists include 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde?

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including banned; Europe; Personal care. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Atranol. 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 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde used outside industrial chemicals?

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde also appears in cosmetics databases.