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Annex II Entry 1021 CMR15/10/2010

Kresoxim-methyl

Kresoxim-methyl is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

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Prohibited substance— Annex II, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 1021
CMR

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 143390-89-0
CAS 143390-89-0PubChem CID 6112114

Kresoxim-Methyl

Kresoxim-methyl is a carboxylic ester that is the methyl ester of (2E)-(methoxyimino){2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]phenyl}acetic acid. A fungicide for the control of scab on apples and pears and other fungal diseases on a wide range of crops. It has a role as a xenobiotic, a mitochondrial cytochrome-bc1 complex inhibitor, an environmental contaminant and an antifungal agrochemical. It is a methyl ester, an aromatic ether, an oxime O-ether and a methoxyiminoacetate strobilurin antifungal agent. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
methyl (2E)-2-methoxyimino-2-[2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]phenyl]acetate
Molecular formula
C18H19NO4
Molecular weight
313.3 g/mol
Exact mass
313.13140809 Da
XLogP3
4.1
Topological polar surface area
57.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Bas 490 FBas 490FCanditStrobykresoxim methyl ester0LXZ062TTBSOVRANCHEBI:2962
16 more reported names
BAS-490 FBAS-490-02FMethyl (E)-alpha-(methoxyimino)-2-((2-methylphenoxy)methyl)benzeneacetatemethyl (E)-methoxyimino(alpha-(o-tolyloxy)-o-tolyl)acetateBAS-490Fmethyl (E)-methoxyimino[alpha-(o-tolyloxy)-o-tolyl]acetatemethyl (2E)-2-methoxyimino-2-(2-((2-methylphenoxy)methyl)phenyl)acetateMETHYL (ALPHAE)-ALPHA-(METHOXYIMINO)-2-((2-METHYLPHENOXY)METHYL)BENZENEACETATEmethyl (alphaE)-alpha-(methoxyimino)-2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]benzeneacetateRefChem:794359methyl 2-methoxyimino-2-(2-(o-tolyloxymethyl)phenyl)acetate417-880-0604-351-6607-310-0Kresoxim-methyl [ISO]HSDB 7020
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External database identifiers

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Record details

Chemical name

Kresoxim-methyl

Chemical / IUPAC name

methyl (E)-2-methoxyimino-[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl)phenyl]acetate

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

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SCCS opinions

CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
Cat. 2✓——

Key data

CAS
143390-89-0
EC
604-351-6
Annex
II
Entry number
1021

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What Annex II means for Kresoxim-methyl

Kresoxim-methyl is listed as a prohibited substance under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and must not be intentionally added. Article 17 separately addresses unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice and compatible with the Article 3 safety requirement.

Formulators must screen their ingredients and raw materials to ensure none contain this substance. Suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence when requested.

The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Verify this substance is absent from all raw materials and finished formulations.
  • Request absence confirmation or CoA from raw material suppliers.
  • Document the screening result in the Product Information File (PIF).
  • This substance has CMR classification. Review the CMR table above and verify current Annex II/III status before use.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Kresoxim-methyl is listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and is prohibited as an intentionally added cosmetic ingredient. Article 17 provides a narrow exception for unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice, provided the product remains safe under Article 3.

CAS 143390-89-0 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Kresoxim-methyl by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

Kresoxim-methyl has a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) classification under EU CLP Regulation. Under Article 15 of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, CMR substances of category 1A or 1B are prohibited in cosmetics unless specifically permitted. Category 2 CMR substances may be used only if assessed safe by the SCCS. Always verify current annex status and any applicable derogations before use.

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This page summarizes one Annex II record for Kresoxim-methyl from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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