NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl-

Also known as: EINECS 211-824-7, 4-Methylbenzeneethanol, p-Methylphenethyl alcohol, 4-Methylphenethyl alcohol, 2-(p-Methylphenyl)ethanol (+4 more)

CAS 699-02-5

Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- (CAS 699-02-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for 2-P-Cresylethanol →

SOURCE NOAEL studies
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 15 fields
Name
Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl-
CAS Number
699-02-5
DTXSID
DTXSID6061020
Molecular Formula
C9H12O
InChI Key
DAVFJRVIVZOKKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
136.088815
Synonyms
EINECS 211-824-74-Methylbenzeneethanolp-Methylphenethyl alcohol4-Methylphenethyl alcohol2-(p-Methylphenyl)ethanol2-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanolp-Methylphenylethyl alcoholNSC 5295NSC 54360

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Fragrance

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
GG36R9LNV8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GG36R9LNV8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GG36R9LNV8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GG36R9LNV8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl-?

Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is GG36R9LNV8 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl-?

Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including IFRA Transparency. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- used in cosmetics?

Yes, Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-P-Cresylethanol. 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 Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- come from?

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

Is Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- used outside industrial chemicals?

Benzeneethanol, 4-methyl- also appears in cosmetics databases.