NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol

Also known as: Hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol, n-Hex-2,4-dien-1-ol, hexa-2,4-diene-1-ol, EC 203-853-9, Sorbic alcohol (+7 more)

CAS 111-28-4

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol (CAS 111-28-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 18 fields
Name
2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol
CAS Number
111-28-4
DTXSID
DTXSID8047632
Molecular Formula
C6H10O
InChI Key
MEIRRNXMZYDVDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
98.073165
Synonyms
Hexa-2,4-dien-1-oln-Hex-2,4-dien-1-olhexa-2,4-diene-1-olEC 203-853-9Sorbic alcoholEINECS 203-853-9Hexacose2,4-HexadienolHexakose1-Hydroxy-2,4-hexadieneSorbinic alcoholUNII-11CF2E3HNG

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
11CF2E3HNGUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
11CF2E3HNGUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
11CF2E3HNGUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
11CF2E3HNGUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol?

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 11CF2E3HNG UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol?

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2,4-Hexadienol. 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 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol is classified GHS Danger (H302, H311, H315, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol used outside industrial chemicals?

2,​4-​Hexadien-​1-​ol also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.