murphy6-Amino-m-Cresol
AKA: 2-Amino-5-methylphenol, 2835-98-5, 2-Hydroxy-4-methylaniline, Phenol, 4-Amino-3-hydroxytoluene
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from m-cresol, a petroleum-derived aromatic compound in the phenol chemical family. Produced through nitration and reduction reactions to introduce the amino group at the 6-position.
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety concluded that the available data are insufficient to make a determination of safety for 6-Amino-m-Cresol under the intended conditions of use as a hair dye ingredient.
Formula
C7H9NO
Mol. Weight
123.15
CAS #
2835-98-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 868)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 868)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 sensitizing / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 868)
Dermal Absorption 0.34–14.25%
3 animal and product formulation studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 868)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR