O-CYMEN-5-OL

CAS Number	3228-02-2 / 39660-61-2
Chem/IUPAC Name:	4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
EINECS/ELINCS No:	221-761-7 / -
COSING REF No:	35637

O-Cymen-5-ol is a great ingredient for preserving cosmetics and personal care products. It has antibacterial properties that help in increasing the shelf life of a range of formulations. In addition, O-Cymen-5-ol also helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms - cleansing it thoroughly and preventing odor. It is a preservative that can be used in formulations in concentrations of up to five percent. The formula of O-Cymen-5-ol is C₁₀H₁₄O.

Who supplies O-CYMEN-5-OL ?

What is O-CYMEN-5-OL used for?

O-Cymen-5-ol is a very useful ingredient in the cosmetic industry. It can be found in a variety of products ranging from creams and shampoos to hair dyes and compacts.

Skin care: It is primarily a preservative that has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is used liberally in skin care products as it cleanses the skin thoroughly and prevents the growth of microorganisms. This in turn emanates the problem of bad odor. Its antibacterial properties are very important to make cosmetics last longer.
Hair care: It cleans the scalp thoroughly and in turn making the shafts healthier. This ingredient also helps increase the shelf life of these products

Origin

O-Cymen-5-ol is an odorless and colorless crystalline ingredient that is made synthetically. It is basically a substituted phenolic compound that is a derivative of isopropyl cresol. O-Cymen-5-ol was synthesized in 1954 for the very first time.

What does O-CYMEN-5-OL do in a formulation?

Antimicrobial
Preservative

Safety profile

O-Cymen-5-ol is safe for use and shows no known side effects like skin irritation or sensitization. This ingredient can be used in concentrations of up to 5%. However, since O-Cymen-5-ol has been found neurotoxic to animals, it faces heavier restrictions in some areas. Apart from this, O-Cymen-5-ol is vegan and has a low hazard rating.