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4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene

CAS 1671-49-4
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene is a substituted nitrotoluene with a methylsulfonyl group at the para position. Nitrotoluenes as a class have been associated with methemoglobinemia and skin sensitization. The mesyl group introduces additional reactivity. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes but its structural alerts and lack of safety data for cosmetic use make it unsuitable.

Known concerns

  • Nitrotoluene class toxicity concerns
  • Skin sensitization potential
  • Not authorized for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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