NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine

Also known as: 2(1H)​-​Pyridinone, 6-​hydroxy-​4,​5-​dimethyl-, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-, 6-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone, 6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-pyridone, EC No.: 283-141-2 (+2 more)

CAS 84540-47-6

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine (CAS 84540-47-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, SCCS.

View cosmetic safety profile for 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine →

SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
36
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 13 fields
Name
2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine
CAS Number
84540-47-6
DTXSID
DTXSID50233528
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO2
InChI Key
KIEGFAYDOKCBOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
139.063329
Synonyms
2(1H)​-​Pyridinone, 6-​hydroxy-​4,​5-​dimethyl-2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-6-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-pyridoneEC No.: 283-141-2EINECS 283-141-2UNII-3VDO3A5MTW

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Dye

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Europe; Personal care; restrictedEuropean CommissionCosIng

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 36 of 36 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
3VDO3A5MTWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3VDO3A5MTWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3VDO3A5MTWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3VDO3A5MTWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
160mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
=0.017mg/kgNOAELoralratSCCS Opinion
=0.017mg/kgNOAELoralratSCCS Opinion
=0.017mg/kgNOAELoralratSCCS Opinion
=0.017mg/kgNOAELoralratSCCS Opinion
80mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
=80mg/kgNOAELoralhumanSCCS Opinion
=80mg/kgNOAELoralhumanSCCS Opinion
=80mg/kgNOAELoralhumanSCCS Opinion
=80mg/kgNOAELoralhumanSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kg bwNOAEL-ratSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kgNOAELoralrabbitSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kg bwNOAEL-ratSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kgNOAELoralrabbitSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kg bwNOAEL-ratSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kgNOAELoralrabbitSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kg bwNOAEL-ratSCCS Opinion
=100mg/kgNOAELoralrabbitSCCS Opinion
=1000mg/kgNOAELoral-SCCS Opinion
=1000mg/kgNOAELoral-SCCS Opinion
=1000mg/kgNOAELoral-SCCS Opinion
=1000mg/kgNOAELoral-SCCS Opinion
=0.017mg/kgdermal absorptionoralratRegulatory source
=80mg/kgdermal absorptionoralratRegulatory source
=80mg/kgdermal absorptionoralratRegulatory source
80mg/kgdermal absorptionoralrabbitRegulatory source
80mg/kgdermal absorptionoralrabbitRegulatory source
100mg/kgdermal absorptionoralrabbitRegulatory source
80mg/kgdevelopmental toxicityoralhumanRegulatory source
80mg/kgdevelopmental toxicityoralhumanRegulatory source
100mg/kg bwgenotoxicity-ratRegulatory source
1000mg/kgrepeated dose toxicityoral-Regulatory source

Showing 36 of 36 studies

SCCS Opinions

EU Scientific Committee opinions tied to the matched substance.

SOURCE SCCS Opinion 1 opinions
OpinionDateConclusionMax Conc.Concerns
SCCP/1002/0619 December 2006safe1.0%sensitisation not excluded

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
1.0%
Category
Colorant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed CHEMBL3086520
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine?

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine has 36 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 3VDO3A5MTW UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine?

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Europe; Personal care; restricted. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine. 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-3,4-dimethylpyridine come from?

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

Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine used outside industrial chemicals?

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.