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Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one

CAS 139001-49-3 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1480

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one

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Frequently asked questions

Is Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is the CAS number of Profoxydim (ISO); 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one?

CAS 139001-49-3 (from official records).