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InventoryRef 4072402/03/2011

METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE

Methyl 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoate

METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE 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 4670-56-8

CAS 4670-56-8PubChem CID 78400

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester

IUPAC name: methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate

Molecular formula: C9H10O3
Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
Exact mass: 166.062994177 Da
XLogP3: 3.3
Topological polar surface area: 46.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Methyl 4-methylsalicylateCTH814P02QRefChem:816547225-117-64-Methylsalicylic Acid Methyl Estermethyl 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoateEINECS 225-117-6AI3-24211

16 more reported names

2-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl estermethyl-4-methylsalicylateMethyl m-CresotateMethyl hydroxytoluate2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl esterMethyl Salicylate EP Impurity KEINECS 263-802-1methyl 4-methyl salicylatemethyl 4-methyl-salicylateUNII-CTH814P02Qmethyl 4-methyl-2-hydroxybenzoateEBC-12493AC-4408CS-W017871AS-11005DB-051397

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID40863434
PubMed:18022305

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Inventory details for METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE

INCI name

METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE

Description

Methyl 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40724
Imported identity: METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE

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Key data

CAS

4670-56-8

225-117-6

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE 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.

METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE 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

METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE 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, METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for METHYL METHYLSALICYLATE

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

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