Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE
CAS 33662-58-7
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE in plain language
Also known as Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester · .beta.-resorcylic acid, 3-METHYL-, methyl ester · Methyl 3-METHYL-.BETA.-RESORCYLATE · Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzoate · 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, methyl ester · 3-METHYL-2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC acid methyl ester
Show all 14 names
Benzoic acid, (2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl)-, methyl ester · Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-benzoate · Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-m-toluate · Methyl 3-methyl-beta-resorcylate · Seamoss · UNII-JFF48NPZ44 · methyl 3-methyl-resorcylate · sea resorcylate
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.
- Fragrance
- Deodorant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2022-06-22
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
FragranceDeodorant
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Methyl 3-METHYLRESORCYLATE; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
