Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one
Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Chemical identity and properties

Difethialone
Difethialone is a member of benzenes, a member of naphthalenes and a ring assembly. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- 3-[3-[4-(4-bromophenyl)phenyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]-2-hydroxythiochromen-4-one
- Molecular formula
- C31H23BrO2S
- Molecular weight
- 539.5 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 538.06021 Da
- XLogP3
- 8.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 62.6 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:81893
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL3188653
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4032374
- PubMed:22205090
- PubMed:22082896
- PubMed:21481471
- PubMed:21268533
- PubMed:21043993
- PubMed:20529461
- PubMed:20223102
- PubMed:19826750
- PubMed:19752778
- PubMed:19000263
- PubMed:18612553
- PubMed:18502701
Evidence from additional scientific databases
EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Difethialone
- Formula
- C31H23BrO2S
- Average mass
- 539.494 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 538.06021 Da
- Formal charge
- 0
- benzenes — is a (CHEBI:22712)
- naphthalenes — is a (CHEBI:25477)
- ring assembly — is a (CHEBI:36820)
- benzenes — is a (CHEBI:22712)
- naphthalenes — is a (CHEBI:25477)
- ring assembly — is a (CHEBI:36820)
Cross-references from this source
Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Record details
Chemical name
Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one
Chemical / IUPAC name
3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one
Regulatory information
CMR
| Category | Carcinogenic | Mutagenic | Reprotoxic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat. 1B | — | — | ✓ |
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What Annex II means for Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one
Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one 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.
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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
Source note for Annex II record Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one
This page summarizes one Annex II record for Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.
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