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InventoryRef 8351815/10/2010

2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL

Phenol, 2-Amino-5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride

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

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European UnionSource mapped
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0English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
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1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
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ASEANEvidence linked
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1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
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0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
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BrazilSource mapped
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0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
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1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
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1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 149861-22-3
CAS 149861-22-3PubChem CID 19761805

2-Amino-5-ethylphenol hydrochloride

IUPAC name
2-amino-5-ethylphenol;hydrochloride
Molecular formula
C8H12ClNO
Molecular weight
173.64 g/mol
Exact mass
173.0607417 Da
Topological polar surface area
46.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Colorex AEPPhenol, 2-amino-5-ethyl-, hydrochloride2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCLB5IWK1V8FX2-Amino-5-ethylphenol HCl [INCI]Phenol, 2-amino-5-ethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)RefChem:4645892-Amino-5-ethyl-phenol hydrochloride
8 more reported names
UNII-B5IWK1V8FX2-Amino-5-ethylphenolhydrochloride6-Amino-m-ethylphenol hydrochloride2-Amino-5-ethylpheno2-amino-5-ethyl-phenol;hydrochlorideAS-20042CS-01525382-Amino-5-ethylphenol--hydrogen chloride (1/1)
External database identifiers

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-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL

INCI name

2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL

Description

Phenol, 2-Amino-5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference
83518
Imported identity
2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
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.

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How 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL 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-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL 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

2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL 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-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 149861-22-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL

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

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