What is the NOAEL for Pentanal?
Pentanal has 11 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is B975S3014W UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pentanal
Also known as: n-Pentanal, Valeraldehyde, 4-01-00-03268, BRN 1616304, EINECS 203-784-4 (+14 more)
CAS 110-62-3
Pentanal (CAS 110-62-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 27 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC, OSHA.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Pentanal is classified GHS Danger (H225, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H303, H313) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
11
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
27
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
25 fields
Name
Pentanal
CAS Number
110-62-3
DTXSID
DTXSID7021653
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
InChI Key
HGBOYTHUEUWSSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
86.073165
Synonyms
n-PentanalValeraldehyde4-01-00-03268BRN 1616304EINECS 203-784-4FEMA No. 3098FEMA Number 3098UNII-B975S3014W1-PentanalAmylaldehydeFEMA 3098N-C4H9CHO
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. |
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
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OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits
3 records
| Agency | Metric | Value | ppm | mg/m3 | Skin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH | TWA | 50 ppm (175 mg/m³) | 50 | 175 | N |
| ACGIH | TWA | 50 ppm [1984] | 50 | - | N |
| CAL/OSHA | TWA | 50 ppm (175 mg/m³) | 50 | 175 | N |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
FragranceNo specific technical functionFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
27 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe | European Commission | Fl@vis |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products | New Zealand ESR | CPCat |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 11 of 11 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B975S3014W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| B975S3014W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| B975S3014W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| B975S3014W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| - | % | Incidence of positive responses | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 1350 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 14 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
| =4581 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| =6490 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| - | unitless | Model Score | - | - | NTP_ICE_endocrine |
| 3 | unitless | Relative reliability score | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
Showing 11 of 11 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Valeraldehyde | 203-784-4 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
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Category
Fragrance
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
PENTANAL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
View full food safety profile →Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
View full cannabis profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Pentanal?
Pentanal appears on 12 regulatory/inventory lists including air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe, Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe, air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe, and 9 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Pentanal?
Occupational exposure limits for Pentanal are set by NIOSH, ACGIH, CAL/OSHA. 3 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Pentanal used in cosmetics?
Yes, Pentanal is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Valeraldehyde. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Pentanal come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Pentanal have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Pentanal is classified GHS Danger (H225, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H303, H313) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Pentanal used outside industrial chemicals?
Pentanal also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.