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InventoryRef 8722614/02/2018

2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL 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 1141487-54-8

CAS 1141487-54-8PubChem CID 44192644

2-Methyl 5-cyclohexylpentanol

IUPAC name: 5-cyclohexyl-2-methylpentan-1-ol

Molecular formula: C12H24O
Molecular weight: 184.32 g/mol
Exact mass: 184.182715385 Da
XLogP3: 4.5
Topological polar surface area: 20.2 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Cyclohexanepentanol, beta-methyl-Cyclohexanepentanol, .beta.-methyl-(+-)-2-Methyl 5-cyclohexylpentanol2-Methyl 5-cyclohexylpentanol [INCI]2-Methyl 5-cyclohexylpentanol, (+-)-EC 700-146-1RefChem:474704UNII-460837ILID

3 more reported names

5-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-pentanol(+/-)-2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL, (+/-)-

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID20889273

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View

Exact identifier match44192644

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
GHS Hazard Statements: H400 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Precautionary Statement Codes: P273, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status

Source	Result	Checked
NIH PubChem PUG-View	Exact match	2026-08-31

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Inventory details for 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

INCI name

2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

Description

2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 87226
Imported identity: 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL
Source update: 14/02/2018

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

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Key data

CAS

1141487-54-8

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Restriction

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Function

DEODORANT: Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN PROTECTING: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#231 · 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

2-PROPYL-5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOLDEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

ABIES PECTINATA EXTRACTDEODORANT, TONIC

ABIES PECTINATA LEAF EXTRACTDEODORANT, TONIC

ACETOBACTER FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATEDEODORANT

ACORUS GRAMINEUS ROOT/STEM/LUFFA CYLINDRICA FRUIT/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTASTRINGENT, DEODORANT, FLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT

ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL CROSSPOLYMERANTICAKING, ANTIPERSPIRANT, BINDING, BULKING, DEODORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ALPINIA URAIENSIS STALK/LEAF WATERANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT

ALUMINUM BROMOHYDRATEANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT

Additional official and scientific sources

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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 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL 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-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions 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-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL 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-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

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

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