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METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene

METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER 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 3558-60-9

CAS 3558-60-9PubChem CID 19089

Methyl phenethyl ether

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene is a member of benzenes. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2-methoxyethylbenzene

Molecular formula: C9H12O
Molecular weight: 136.19 g/mol
Exact mass: 136.088815002 Da
XLogP3: 2.2
Topological polar surface area: 9.2 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene2-Phenylethyl methyl etherPhenylethyl methyl etherBenzene, (2-methoxyethyl)-Kewda etherMethyl phenylethyl etherMethyl phenethyl oxideETHER, METHYL PHENETHYL

16 more reported names

Kedwa etherMethyl 2-phenethyl ether1-Methoxy-2-phenylethanePhenethyl methyl ether2-Phenethyl methyl etherchrysanthemum oxideFEMA No. 3198NSC 81229EINECS 222-619-7BRN 1857538NSC-81229EC 222-619-74-06-00-03069 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER [FHFI]RefChem:818032222-619-7

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:196450
ChEMBL:CHEMBL4528537
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1052032
PubMed:22589903
PubMed:21588442
PubMed:15176056
PubMed:11933085

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Inventory details for METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

INCI name

METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

Description

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40774
Imported identity: METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

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Key data

CAS

3558-60-9

222-619-7

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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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 PHENETHYL ETHER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER 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 PHENETHYL ETHER 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 PHENETHYL ETHER 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 PHENETHYL ETHER carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

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

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