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4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol

Listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority as prohibited in cosmetic products.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Prohibited
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
Listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority as prohibited in cosmetic products.
Conditions and restrictions
A prohibition entry may contain no separate condition text because the regulatory outcome is the prohibition itself. Open the cited source and apply the market-wide requirements below.

Substance identity

Official source name
4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol
CAS
103-16-2; 622-62-8
EC
Not supplied in this source row
Identity mapping
standalone:official_sfda_record
Search this identity across the siteCAS 103-16-2CAS 622-62-8

Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

10 market datasets
PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 103-16-2
CAS 103-16-2PubChem CID 7638

Verified chemistry for CAS 103-16-2

Monobenzone

Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. It has a role as a dermatologic drug, an allergen and a melanin synthesis inhibitor. It is functionally related to a hydroquinone. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
4-phenylmethoxyphenol
Molecular formula
C13H12O2
Molecular weight
200.23 g/mol
Exact mass
200.083729621 Da
Monoisotopic mass
200.083729621 Da
XLogP3
3.4
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Molecular complexity
167.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
3
Heavy atoms
15
Covalent units
1

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

4-(Benzyloxy)phenolHydroquinone monobenzyl etherBenoquinP-(BENZYLOXY)PHENOLBenzoquinDepigmanLeucodinineMonobenzon
16 more reported names
Monobenzyl hydroquinoneSuperlitePigmexAgerite alba4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenol4-(Benzyloxyl)phenolHydroquinone benzyl etherDermochinonaCarmifalp-Hydroxyphenyl benzyl etherAlba-DomePhenol, 4-(phenylmethoxy)-Benzyl p-hydroxyphenyl etherMonobenzyl ether hydroquinoneMonobenzonaMonobenzonum
Open full PubChem recordSafety and hazards at PubChemPubChem annotationsChemical classifications3D structure image
External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D pharmacophore features
4
3D rings
2
3D hydrophobes
0
3D acceptor features
1
3D donor features
1
3D anionic centres
0
3D cationic centres
0
3D conformers
10
Effective 3D rotors
3.0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC=C(C=C2)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H12O2/c14-12-6-8-13(9-7-12)15-10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-9,14H,10H2
InChIKey
VYQNWZOUAUKGHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:34380

monobenzone

The monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.

Formula
C13H12O2
Average mass
200.237 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
200.08373 Da
Formal charge
0
  • benzyl ether — is a (CHEBI:59859)
  • dermatologic drug — has role (CHEBI:50177)
  • allergen — has role (CHEBI:50904)
  • melanin synthesis inhibitor — has role (CHEBI:64933)
  • hydroquinone — has functional parent (CHEBI:17594)
  • dermatologic drug — has role (CHEBI:50177)
  • allergen — has role (CHEBI:50904)
  • melanin synthesis inhibitor — has role (CHEBI:64933)
  • benzyl ether — is a (CHEBI:59859)
Additional curated names
4-(benzyloxy)phenol4-(Benzyloxyl)phenol4-Benzyloxy-phenol4-Benzyloxyphenol4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenolBenzyl p-hydroxyphenyl etherHydroquinone benzyl etherHydroquinone monobenzyl etherMONOBENZYL ETHER OF HYDROQUINONEMonobenzyl hydroquinoneNSC-2132p-(Benzyloxy)phenolp-Hydroxyphenyl benzyl ether
Cross-references from this source
  • CAS: 103-16-2 — ChemIDplus
  • CAS: 103-16-2 — KEGG COMPOUND
  • MANUAL_X_REF: 1834 — DrugCentral
  • MANUAL_X_REF: C14244 — KEGG COMPOUND
  • MANUAL_X_REF: D05072 — KEGG DRUG
  • MANUAL_X_REF: DB00600 — DrugBank
  • MANUAL_X_REF: EP0175701 — Patent
  • MANUAL_X_REF: LSM-5642 — LINCS
  • MANUAL_X_REF: Monobenzone — Wikipedia
  • MANUAL_X_REF: WO8504101 — Patent
  • REGISTRY_NUMBER: 1958305 — Reaxys

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2020-09-29. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match7638

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

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
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 622-62-8
CAS 622-62-8PubChem CID 12150

Verified chemistry for CAS 622-62-8

4-Ethoxyphenol

4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
4-ethoxyphenol
Molecular formula
C8H10O2
Molecular weight
138.16 g/mol
Exact mass
138.068079557 Da
Monoisotopic mass
138.068079557 Da
XLogP3
1.8
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Molecular complexity
85.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
10
Covalent units
1

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

Phenol, 4-ethoxy-P-ETHOXYPHENOLHydroquinone monoethyl etherp-Hydroxyphenetole4-EthyloxyphenolPhenol, p-ethoxy-4-ethoxy-phenol1-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzene
16 more reported names
Ethoxyphenol, p-NSC 9885FEMA No. 3695Ether monoethylique de l'hydroquinonep-ethoxy-phenolEINECS 210-748-1BRN 1907114UNII-605352N8AQNSC-9885Ether monoethylique de l'hydroquinone [French]HYDROQUINONE MONO ETHYL ETHERHYDROQUINONE MONOETHYL ETHER [FHFI]FEMA 36954-06-00-05719 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)RefChem:98845210-748-1
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External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D pharmacophore features
3
3D rings
1
3D hydrophobes
0
3D acceptor features
1
3D donor features
1
3D anionic centres
0
3D cationic centres
0
3D conformers
6
Effective 3D rotors
2.0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-2-10-8-5-3-7(9)4-6-8/h3-6,9H,2H2,1H3
InChIKey
LKVFCSWBKOVHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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 source and provenance

Registered source
Saudi SFDA prohibited and restricted ingredient lists
Source reference
SFDA prohibited list, page 18, row 10
Source record ID
prohibited-17-10
Source version
live-snapshot-2026-08-30
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Snapshot checked
2026-08-30 05:18 UTC
Validation method
complete SFDA paginated HTML snapshot; strict page/row counts
SHA-256
ceb6cc636e6b1f4b3013f88ce0297217b49d6194342c6ece5c03b1e04256d71a

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Prohibited and restricted substances with CAS, EC and conditions
Authority note
Official SFDA dated lists; version and hash each release
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How this record fits the market dataset

2090
current Saudi Arabia records
1726
records marked Prohibited
2090
records from this source version
1991
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Prohibited: 1726Restricted: 364

Condition text is present on 0 of 2090 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

Saudi Arabia market context

Complete official list index

Coverage version: SFDA live prohibited/restricted lists, snapshot 30 August 2026

Every page and entry in the public SFDA prohibited and restricted ingredient indexes; restricted detail pages remain the source for conditions.

Verification checklist

  1. Search names and CAS across both SFDA lists.
  2. Open the cited restricted-entry detail and apply every condition.
  3. Check current SFDA/GSO technical regulations and updates.
  4. Complete eCosma notification, label and responsible-party requirements.

Official market sources

Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Search names and CAS across both SFDA lists.
  3. Open the cited restricted-entry detail and apply every condition.
  4. Check current SFDA/GSO technical regulations and updates.
  5. Complete eCosma notification, label and responsible-party requirements.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

Fields available in this record

  • Official substance nameAvailable
  • CASAvailable
  • ECNot supplied
  • Separate condition textNot present in source row
  • Effective dateNot supplied
  • Snapshot hash and methodAvailable

Questions this page answers

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope. Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

A prohibition entry may contain no separate condition text because the regulatory outcome is the prohibition itself. No list match is not permission; Gulf/SFDA product, claim, notification and technical requirements still apply.

The record cites SFDA prohibited list, page 18, row 10, source version live-snapshot-2026-08-30. Open the official source.

No. CAS helps resolve identity, but jurisdictions can classify the same substance differently and can apply different product scopes, limits, warnings and transition dates.

Stable citation

4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol. SFDA prohibited list, page 18, row 10. Saudi Arabia. Source version live-snapshot-2026-08-30. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/sa/records/9779/

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Interpretation and limits for Saudi Arabia

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope.

Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

How to interpret the legal role

The cited row forms part of a binding rule or legally incorporated list for this market.

Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Prohibited
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: live-snapshot-2026-08-30

What it does not prove

No list match is not permission; Gulf/SFDA product, claim, notification and technical requirements still apply.

Further authoritative substance research

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Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments

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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards

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International occupational chemical-safety reference; not cosmetic-use approval

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Japan NITE-CHRIP

Chemical identity, Japanese and foreign legal lists, GHS hazards and exposure-related information

Chemical-management evidence; cosmetic status remains governed by the applicable MHLW standard and market rules

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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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US occupational-health guidance and limits; not a cosmetic ingredient decision

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OECD eChemPortal

Gateway to authority-owned physical-property, fate, ecotoxicity, toxicity, exposure and GHS records

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US EPA CompTox CTX APIs

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DTXSID identity, experimental and predicted properties, toxicity, bioactivity, exposure and environmental data

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