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2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE

2-Methylbenzoxazole

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE 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 95-21-6
CAS 95-21-6PubChem CID 7225

2-Methylbenzoxazole

2-methylbenzoxazole is a member of the class of 1,3-benzoxazoles that is 1,3-benzoxazole substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a fluorochrome. It derives from a hydride of a 1,3-benzoxazole. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazole
Molecular formula
C8H7NO
Molecular weight
133.15 g/mol
Exact mass
133.052763847 Da
XLogP3
2.2
Topological polar surface area
26.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-MethylbenzoxazolBENZOXAZOLE, 2-METHYL-2-Methyl-4,5-benzo-oxazoleNSC-3824Z0P021V3TICHEBI:51603RefChem:475977202-399-9
16 more reported names
2-Methylbenzo[d]oxazole2-methyl-benzoxazoleBenzoxazole, methyl-2-Methyl-4,5-benzoxazoleUSAF EK-9822-methyl-benzooxazole2-Methylbenzoxazole, 99%WLN: T56 BN DOJ C1NSC3824AC1636HY-W038287DS-7378AC-195172-Methylbenzoxazol [Czech]NSC 3824EINECS 202-399-9
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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 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE

INCI name

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE

Description

2-Methylbenzoxazole

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40449
Imported identity
2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
95-21-6
EC
202-399-9
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

2-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENYL)-2-BUTENALPERFUMING
2-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENYL)-2-BUTENALPERFUMING
2-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENYL)-3-BUTENALPERFUMING
2-METHYL-5-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXANOLPERFUMING
2-METHYLBUTANE-2-THIOLPERFUMING
2-METHYLBUTANOLPERFUMING
2-METHYLBUTYL BUTYRATEPERFUMING
2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATEPERFUMING

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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 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE 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-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE 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.

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Source note for 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE

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

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