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InventoryRef 3563710/08/2020

O-CYMEN-5-OL

4-Isopropyl-m-cresol

O-CYMEN-5-OL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/38.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Positive-list entry with conditions
Open this evidence		1English 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 3228-02-2
CAS 3228-02-2CAS 39660-61-2PubChem CID 18597

3-Methyl-4-isopropylphenol

4-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol is an alkylbenzene. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol
Molecular formula
C10H14O
Molecular weight
150.22 g/mol
Exact mass
150.104465066 Da
XLogP3
3.0
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

4-Isopropyl-3-methylphenolo-CYMEN-5-OL3-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)phenolH41B6Q1I9LNORO-X Foaming HandSoapNSC-62111RefChem:55740Biosol
16 more reported names
4-Isopropyl-m-cresolp-ThymolPhenol, 3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-o-Cymen-5y-ol3-methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)phenolisopropylmethylphenol4-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol4-isopropyl-3-methyl-phenolBiosal (antibacterial)1-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-isopropylbenzeneBRN 1364028DS-6343BP-12478M0409EN300-20058Frecide
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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 O-CYMEN-5-OL

INCI name

O-CYMEN-5-OL

Description

4-Isopropyl-m-cresol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35637
Imported identity
O-CYMEN-5-OL
Source update
10/08/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex V Restriction reference
Entry 38

O-CYMEN-5-OL

CAS: 3228-02-2
EC: 221-761-7

Key data

CAS
3228-02-2 / 39660-61-2
EC
221-761-7 / -
Restriction
V/38
Function
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
DEODORANT
Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
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.

#17872 · O-CYMEN-5-OL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHYLHEPTYLGLYCERINDEODORANT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
MICROCOCCUSDEODORANT; SKIN PROTECTING; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
MICROCOCCUS/HYDROLYZED NONFAT MILK FERMENTDEODORANT
NIOBIUM PENTOXIDEANTI-SEBORRHEIC; ANTIMICROBIAL; ANTI-SEBUM; DEODORANT; ORAL CARE; OXIDISING
OLIGOPEPTIDE-10ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
OXIDIZED BETA-GLUCANABRASIVE, ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
PANDANUS AMARYLLIFOLIUS LEAF EXTRACTDEODORANT, FRAGRANCE
PANDURATIN AANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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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 O-CYMEN-5-OL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists O-CYMEN-5-OL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

O-CYMEN-5-OL 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

O-CYMEN-5-OL 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 O-CYMEN-5-OL reads: "V/38". 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, O-CYMEN-5-OL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 3228-02-2 / 39660-61-2 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.

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Source note for O-CYMEN-5-OL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for O-CYMEN-5-OL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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