2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
AKA “
100-86-7, 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol, DMBC, 1, 1-Dimethylphenylethanol, Benzylpropyl alcohol, FEMA No. 2393, N95NCI59MI, Benzeneethanol, alpha, alpha-dimethyl-
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Ingredient Facts
2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
AKA: 100-86-7, 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol, DMBC, 1-Dimethylphenylethanol, Benzylpropyl alcohol, FEMA No. 2393, N95NCI59MI, Benzeneethanol, Alpha, Alpha-dimethyl-
Synthetic · Solvent · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Solvent
Safety Concern
Clean
2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol is an alkylbenzene.
Solubility
Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water
Formula
C10H14O
Mol. Weight
150.22
CAS #
125857-75-2
Form
Liquid
State
Colorless liquid or melt; mp = 23-25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
Skin Types
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IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
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Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
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Fragrance material review on dihydro-alpha-terpineol.
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Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 2008
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Sodium alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Thioctic (Alpha Lipoic) Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Cholecalciferol, 1 Alpha,25 Dihydroxy
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Alpha-hydroxy acids, including polyhydroxy acids and bionic acids with alpha hydroxyl groups, and their salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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[Percutaneous absorption of drug from alpha-olefin oligomer gel bases].
Kaiho F, Hirose C, Shimizu A, Sunada K, Isoyama A et al.
Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 1992
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Effects of antioxidant polyphenols on TNF-alpha-related diseases.
Kawaguchi K, Matsumoto T, Kumazawa Y
Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2011
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Effects of antioxidant polyphenols on TNF-alpha-related diseases.
Kawaguchi K, Matsumoto T, Kumazawa Y
Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2011
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Effects of antioxidant polyphenols on TNF-alpha-related diseases.
Kawaguchi K, Matsumoto T, Kumazawa Y
Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2011
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Effects of 1 alpha,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol on organotypic cultures of outer root sheath cells: a potential model to evaluate antipsor
Limat A, Hunziker T, Braathen LR
Archives of dermatological research, 1993
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne.
Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, Liu L, Liu GJ et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Uptake and bioconversion of alpha-tocopheryl acetate to a...
E P Norkus, G F Bryce, H N Bhagavan
Photochemistry and photobiology, 1993
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Uptake and bioconversion of alpha-tocopheryl acetate to a...
E P Norkus, G F Bryce, H N Bhagavan
Photochemistry and photobiology, 1993
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Uptake and bioconversion of alpha-tocopheryl acetate to a...
E P Norkus, G F Bryce, H N Bhagavan
Photochemistry and photobiology, 1993
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Safety of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin in cosmetic products
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
European Commission — SCCS
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Evaluation of the Synthesis and Skin Penetration Pathway of Folate-Conjugated Polymeric Micelles for the Dermal Delivery of Irinotecan and Alpha-Mango
Sirirak T, Subongkot T
Pharmaceutics, 2025
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The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
Pimpa Tantanasrigul, Apinya Sripha, Bunchai Chongmelaxme
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
Pimpa Tantanasrigul, Apinya Sripha, Bunchai Chongmelaxme
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
Pimpa Tantanasrigul, Apinya Sripha, Bunchai Chongmelaxme
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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Improvement of Skin Condition Through RXR Alpha-Activating Materials.
Ye S, Lee S, Kang S, Jun SH, Kang NG
Biomolecules, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG