3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: IMEXINE FR, 2-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]ethanol, 59820-63-2, 2-(3-(Methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy)ethanol
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]ethanol
Formula
C9H12N2O4
Mol. Weight
212.20
CAS #
59820-63-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic hair dye ingredient developed in the mid-20th century as part of advances in permanent hair coloring chemistry. Used to create red and brown hair color tones.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
15%
0%21%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 15%. 0 Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 235.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR