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InventoryRef 3517911/08/2020

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE

2-aminoethan-1-ol; 2-phenylphenol

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
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2English and EU languages
Great BritainSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English 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 KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 84145-04-0
CAS 84145-04-0PubChem CID 44144902

(1,1'-Biphenyl)-2-ol, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

IUPAC name
2-aminoethanol;2-phenylphenol
Molecular formula
C14H17NO2
Molecular weight
231.29 g/mol
Exact mass
231.125928785 Da
Topological polar surface area
66.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

EINECS 282-227-7[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ol, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)RefChem:391055282-227-72-Aminoethan-1-ol--[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ol (1/1)
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 MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE

INCI name

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE

Description

2-aminoethan-1-ol; 2-phenylphenol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35179
Imported identity
MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE
Source update
11/08/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE 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.

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 84145-04-0 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.

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

Source note for MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE

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

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