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2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol

CAS 100418-33-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

2-(4-methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This nitro-substituted anilinoethanol is used as an intermediate in dye and organic synthesis applications. It carries acute oral toxicity (H302), skin sensitisation (H317), and chronic aquatic toxicity (H412) classifications. The maximum concentration of 1.0% noted in the input data may reflect a regulatory or manufacturer-imposed limit. Under EU cosmetics regulation, nitroaniline derivatives would require careful safety assessment given the structural alerts for toxicity associated with both nitro and anilino groups.

Known concerns

  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
  • Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H412)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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