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DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol

DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 100-86-7
CAS 100-86-7PubChem CID 7531

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol is an alkylbenzene. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol
Molecular formula
C10H14O
Molecular weight
150.22 g/mol
Exact mass
150.104465066 Da
XLogP3
2.2
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1,1-DimethylphenylethanolDMBCDimethylbenzylcarbinolBenzylpropyl alcoholFEMA No. 2393N95NCI59MIBenzeneethanol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, alpha,alpha-DIMETHYL-
16 more reported names
RefChem:410249202-896-02-Benzyl-2-propanolBenzyldimethylcarbinoldimethyl benzyl carbinolPhenyl-tert-butanol1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethanolalpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl alcoholBenzyl dimethyl carbinol2-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-olDMBC (VAN)alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzeneethanol2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropanealpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethanolbeta-Phenyl-tert-butyl alcohol1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl alcohol
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:195903

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol

Formula
C10H14O
Average mass
150.221 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
150.10447 Da
Formal charge
0
  • alkylbenzene — is a (CHEBI:38976)
  • alkylbenzene — is a (CHEBI:38976)
Additional curated names
2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol
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
Exact identifier match7531

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

  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, 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 1866 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; 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: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC

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
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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

Inventory details for DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

INCI name

DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

Description

2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
39588
Imported identity
DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
100-86-7
EC
202-896-0
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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DIMETHYL-5-HEXENYL ACETATEPERFUMING
DIMETHYL-7-OCTENE-1,6-DIOLPERFUMING
DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINYL ACETATEPERFUMING
DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINYL PROPIONATEPERFUMING
DIMETHYLBICYCLO-5-HEPTEN-2-YLETHANONEPERFUMING
DIMETHYLBICYCLO-8-OCTANONE OXIMEPERFUMING

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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 DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 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.

DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL 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

DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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