Preservative

Isopropyl Cresols

INCI: ISOPROPYL CRESOLS
CAS Mixture of isomers; 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol = 3228-02-2 (also known as O-Cymen-5-ol) EC 221-761-2
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Antimicrobial / preservative / deodorant agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

4-Isopropyl-m-cresol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Mixture of isomers; 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol = 3228-02-2 (also known as O-Cymen-5-ol)
EC Number
221-761-2
INCI
ISOPROPYL CRESOLS
Category
Preservative
Updated
Apr 2, 2026