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Annex II Entry 1529 CMR30/07/2020

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol 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: 1529
CMR

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 125116-23-6
CAS 125116-23-6PubChem CID 86210

Metconazole

Metconazole is a member of the class of cyclopentanols carrying 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl and 4-chlorobenzyl and geminal dimethyl substituents at positions 1, 2 and 5 respectively. Used to control a range of fungal infections including alternaria, rusts, fusarium and septoria diseases. It has a role as an EC 1.14.13.70 (sterol 14alpha-demethylase) inhibitor and an antifungal agrochemical. It is a member of cyclopentanols, a tertiary alcohol, a member of triazoles, a member of monochlorobenzenes, a conazole fungicide and a triazole fungicide. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C17H22ClN3O
Molecular weight
319.8 g/mol
Exact mass
319.1451400 Da
XLogP3
3.7
Topological polar surface area
50.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

CHEBI:81773A2F791945QCyclopentanol, 5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-5-((4-chlorophenyl)methyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentan-1-olCYCLOPENTANOL, 5-((4-CHLOROPHENYL)METHYL)-2,2-DIMETHYL-1-(1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-1-YLMETHYL)-CARAMBAQUASHRefChem:156825
16 more reported names
603-031-3cis-metconazoleMetconazole Solution in Acetonitrile1-((1H-1,2,4-Triazol-1-yl)methyl)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopentanolMetconazole [ISO]UNII-A2F791945QMetconazole Solution in MethanolTox21_302273Metconazole 10 |Ig/mL in Cyclohexane5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1h-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol5-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]cyclopentan-1-olCyclopentanol, 5-(4-chlorophenyl)methyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-Metconazole 10 microg/mL in CyclohexaneMetconazole 100 |Ig/mL in AcetonitrileAS-85456
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match86210

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Signal: Warning Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H361d ***: Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P318, P330, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (98.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H314 (15.3%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (16.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H361 (81.4%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H361d (18%): Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H411 (98.4%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P321, P330, P363, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 183 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P318, P330, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia

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Record details

Chemical name

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol

Chemical / IUPAC name

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2019/831

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CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
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Key data

CAS
125116-23-6
EC
603-031-3
Annex
II
Entry number
1529

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What Annex II means for Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol 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. Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol 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 125116-23-6 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol 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.

Metconazole (ISO); (1RS,5RS;1RS,5SR)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol 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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