Skip to main content
CosIng Checker
CosIng Checker
EU cosmetic ingredients, restrictions and safety
Login
InventoryRef 3290928/07/2020

CLIMBAZOLE

2-Butanone, 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-

CLIMBAZOLE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: V/32.

INCI CheckerCompare all markets Search similar

Regulatory evidence by market

This matrix separates verified ingredient rules from sources that are mapped but not yet imported. No imported rule does not mean the ingredient is permitted.

Compare markets

Swipe or scroll horizontally to see every column.

MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
Open this evidence		2English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted + Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		2English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted + Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		2English
ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted + Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		2English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 38083-17-9
CAS 38083-17-9PubChem CID 37907

Climbazole

1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one is a ketone that is butan-2-one substituted by a 4-chlorophenoxy and a 1H-imidazol-1-yl group at position 1 and 2 methyl groups at position 3. It is a hemiaminal ether, a ketone, a member of imidazoles, an aromatic ether and a member of monochlorobenzenes. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-imidazol-1-yl-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one
Molecular formula
C15H17ClN2O2
Molecular weight
292.76 g/mol
Exact mass
292.0978555 Da
XLogP3
3.7
Topological polar surface area
44.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

ClimbazolBaypivalCrinipan ADBAY-E 6975BaysanClimbazolum2-Butanone, 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-NSC-759808
16 more reported names
9N42CW7I541-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-1-imidazol-1-yl-3,3-dimethyl-2-butanone(RS)-1-(4-CHLOROPHENOXY)-1-IMIDAZOL-1-YL-3,3-DIMETHYLBUTAN-2-ONERefChem:577718CHEBI:83499253-775-41-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one1-(4-Clorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(imidazole-1-yl)-2-butanone1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-butanoneClimbazol [INN-Spanish]Climbazolum [INN-Latin]CAS-38083-17-9Climbazole [INN:BAN]EINECS 253-775-4BRN 0618020Bay e 6975
Open full PubChem recordPubChem annotations3D structure image
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CLIMBAZOLE

INCI name

CLIMBAZOLE

INN name

climbazole

Description

2-Butanone, 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
32909
Imported identity
CLIMBAZOLE
Source update
28/07/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Shared INCI name
Entry 310

CLIMBAZOLE

CAS: 38083-17-9;
EC: 253-775-4;
Annex V Restriction reference
Entry 32

CLIMBAZOLE

CAS: 38083-17-9
EC: 253-775-4

Key data

CAS
38083-17-9
EC
253-775-4
Restriction
V/32
Function
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
PRESERVATIVE
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#7027 · CLIMBAZOLE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

CARPINUS TSCHONOSKII LEAF EXTRACTANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CHELIDONIUM MAJUS EXTRACTANTI-SEBORRHEIC
CICLOPIROX OLAMINEANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL
CITRONELLIC ACIDANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE
CLOTRIMAZOLEANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL
COAL TARANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, DENATURANT
COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACTANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CURCUMIN BIS-METHYL ETHERANTI-SEBORRHEIC; ANTIOXIDANT; ANTI-SEBUM; COLORANT; HAIR CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

Each link searches that source for this identity. What each source is, and its legal weight

ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How CLIMBAZOLE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CLIMBAZOLE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CLIMBAZOLE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CLIMBAZOLE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for CLIMBAZOLE reads: "V/32". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CLIMBAZOLE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 38083-17-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
View CAS records

Use the INCI Checker to screen a full ingredient list across selected markets, or compare this substance across all supported market datasets.
Open INCI Checker

Source note for CLIMBAZOLE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CLIMBAZOLE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

Use this inventory page to research CLIMBAZOLE and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

View sourcesView updates

Tools & next steps

Check your formula

Scan a full INCI list to detect CLIMBAZOLE and any linked EU annex restrictions or allergen flags.

INCI Checker

Search similar ingredients

Find other inventory ingredients and annex entries related to CLIMBAZOLE, its identifiers or nearby name variants.

Search