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DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL

Difluorocyclohexylhydroquinone, Phenol, 4-[(2,2-difluorocyclohexyl)oxy]-

DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2001566-55-6
CAS 2001566-55-6PubChem CID 134216233

4-[(2,2-Difluorocyclohexyl)oxy]phenol

IUPAC name
4-(2,2-difluorocyclohexyl)oxyphenol
Molecular formula
C12H14F2O2
Molecular weight
228.23 g/mol
Exact mass
228.09618601 Da
XLogP3
3.5
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

4-((2,2-Difluorocyclohexyl)oxy)phenolJHINHHFRYYKQPM-UHFFFAOYSA-NPhenol, 4-[(2,2-difluorocyclohexyl)oxy]-

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL

INCI name

DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL

Description

Difluorocyclohexylhydroquinone, Phenol, 4-[(2,2-difluorocyclohexyl)oxy]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
96890
Imported identity
DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL
Source update
13/05/2019
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
BLEACHING
Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL 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.

DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL is also tagged with 2 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

DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL 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, DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 2001566-55-6 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 DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL

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

Use this inventory page to research DIFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLOXYPHENOL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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