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2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE

2-methylbenzothiazole is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE 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.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 120-75-2
CAS 120-75-2PubChem CID 8446

2-Methylbenzothiazole

2-methylbenzothiazole has been reported in Camellia sinensis and Micrococcus with data available. — LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database

IUPAC name
2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole
Molecular formula
C8H7NS
Molecular weight
149.21 g/mol
Exact mass
149.02992040 Da
XLogP3
3.0
Topological polar surface area
41.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Benzothiazole, 2-methyl-2-methyl-benzothiazole2-METHYBENZOTHIAZOLEUSAF EK-18532-Methyl benzothiazoleUNII-7LX1XE6H8WBRN 0112427NSC 3825
16 more reported names
EINECS 204-423-37LX1XE6H8WCCRIS 8096NSC-38254-27-00-01080 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)RefChem:88264204-423-3DXYYSGDWQCSKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-NInChI=1/C8H7NS/c1-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10-6/h2-5H,1H2-METHYLBENZO[D]THIAZOLEmethylbenzothiazoleWLN: T56 BN DSJ C1Benzothiazole, methyl-Tox21_2029752-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazole; 2-Methylbenzo[d]thiazole; NSC 38252-methylbenzothiazoline
External database identifiers

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

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
105078
Entry status
Active
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-08-21
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Inventory details for 2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE

INCI name

2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE

Description

2-methylbenzothiazole is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-105078
Imported identity
2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE
Source update
2024-08-21
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
—
Function
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
NAIL SCULPTING
Forming a hard structure that resembles the nail plate.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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Additional official and scientific sources

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How 2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE 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-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE 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

2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE 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-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 120-75-2 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-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE

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

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