murphy2-Methylresorcinol
AKA: 2-methylbenzene-1, 3-diol, 608-25-3, 6-Dihydroxytoluene, 1, 3-Benzenediol, 2-Methyl-1, 3-benzenediol, 3-dihydroxybenzene, ORISTAR MR, RODOL MRS
Synthetic
Not Clean
Origin2-Methylresorcinol is synthesized from resorcinol, an aromatic compound derived from petroleum or coal tar sources. It is produced through methylation of resorcinol using methyl halides or similar alkylating agents in controlled chemical synthesis.
2-Methylresorcinol has been reported in Nigrospora with data available.
Formula
C7H8O2
Mol. Weight
124.14
CAS #
608-25-3
Form
Powder
State
Colorless to light brown solid; [EC: SCCP]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 183)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild to severe (CIR 183)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
7 studies / 1 irritating / 6 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 183)
Mixed Sensitization Results
5 studies / 1 sensitizing / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 183)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 1.8%
EU regulatory limit: 1.8%. 1.8 %. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions Read and follow instructions Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 243.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR