The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety concluded that the available data are insufficient to make a determination of safety for 6-Amino-o-Cresol under the intended conditions of use as a hair dye ingredient.
Formula
C7H9NO
Mol. Weight
123.15
CAS #
17672-22-9
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
Synthetic hair colorant intermediate created in the early-to-mid 20th century as part of the development of stable, permanent hair dye formulations.