2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-ethoxy-6-methyl-
2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1227.
Regulatory evidence by market
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| Market | Evidence status | Records | Source language |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Evidence linked Prohibited entry found Open this evidence | 1 | English and EU languages |
| Great Britain | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| Canada | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and French |
| New Zealand | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| ASEAN | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | English and national languages |
| China | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | Chinese with selected English material |
| Japan | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Japanese; official English translation available |
| South Korea | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | Korean with some English names |
| United States | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Australia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Brazil | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | Portuguese with INCI crosswalks |
| India | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | English and Hindi |
| Saudi Arabia | Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence | 1 | Arabic and English |
Chemical identity and properties
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole hydrochloride
- IUPAC name
- 4-ethoxy-6-methylbenzene-1,3-diamine;dihydrochloride
- Molecular formula
- C9H16Cl2N2O
- Molecular weight
- 239.14 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 238.0639685 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 61.3 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 4
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 3
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
3 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30150542
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Signal: Warning Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
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
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
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 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Inventory details for 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
INCI name
2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
Description
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-ethoxy-6-methyl-
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 41707
- Imported identity
- 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
- Source update
- 15/10/2010
Annex records for 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetol and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products
Key data
- HAIR DYEING
- Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.
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How 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL 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
Source note for 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.
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