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2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE

2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1076-56-8
CAS 1076-56-8PubChem CID 14104

Thymyl methyl ether

Thymol methyl ether is a monoterpenoid. ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylbenzene
Molecular formula
C11H16O
Molecular weight
164.24 g/mol
Exact mass
164.120115130 Da
XLogP3
3.8
Topological polar surface area
9.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:4739012-Isopropyl-5-methylanisoleThymol methyl etherO-MethylthymolMethyl thymyl ether1-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzeneMethyl thymol ether3-Methoxy-p-cymene
16 more reported names
4-Isopropyl-3-methoxytolueneBenzene, 2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-methylthymol1-Methyl-3-methoxy-4-isopropylbenzeneANISOLE, 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYL-FEMA No. 34362-methoxy-4-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)benzene2-Methoxy-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)benzeneThymol methylthymol Me etherthymyl methyl oxideAI3-034311-isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methyl-benzene2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-AnisoleVTE0C4390U2-ISO PROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:167336

Thymol methyl ether

Formula
C11H16O
Average mass
164.248 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
164.12012 Da
Formal charge
0
  • monoterpenoid — is a (CHEBI:25409)
  • monoterpenoid — is a (CHEBI:25409)
Additional curated names
2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylbenzene
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 match14104

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

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 71.1% (133 of 187) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H226 (28.9%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H315 (27.8%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (27.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (27.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, 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 187 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 133 of 187 reports by companies.; There are 5 notifications provided by 54 of 187 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; 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)

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 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE

INCI name

2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE

Description

2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

Record provenance

Inventory reference
39707
Imported identity
2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE 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.

2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE 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

2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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