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P,ALPHA-DIMETHYLSTYRENE

P-Mentha-1,3,5,8-tetraene is a monocyclic hydrocarbon and a monoterpene.

Molecular structure

Definition

P-Mentha-1,3,5,8-tetraene is a monocyclic hydrocarbon and a monoterpene.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII XC8HY3OB86 · registered name p-α-Dimethylstyrene · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

P,ALPHA-DIMETHYLSTYRENEINCIBenzene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
1195-32-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
214-795-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7047564
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID5027564
IUPAC
1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene
Molecular formula
C10H12
Molecular weight
132.206 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Fragrance2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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