NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

1-Heptanol

Also known as: 4-01-00-01731, Alcohol C-7, BRN 1731686, EINECS 203-897-9, Enanthyl alcohol (+11 more)

CAS 111-70-6

1-Heptanol (CAS 111-70-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
15
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
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 22 fields
Name
1-Heptanol
CAS Number
111-70-6
DTXSID
DTXSID8021937
Molecular Formula
C7H16O
InChI Key
BBMCTIGTTCKYKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
116.120115
Synonyms
4-01-00-01731Alcohol C-7BRN 1731686EINECS 203-897-9Enanthyl alcoholFatty alcohol(C7)FEMA No. 2548FEMA Number 2548Heptyl alcohol, primaryHexyl carbinolHydroxy heptaneHydroxyheptane

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Exposure at high levels could cause effects on the central nervous system.
Long-term EffectsThe substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
Flavouring and nutrientFragrance

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 15 of 15 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=35.26mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
8JQ5607IO5UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8JQ5607IO5UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8JQ5607IO5UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
648ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=500mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=3250mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=5500mg/kg bwLD50oralRat (Female)NTP_ICE_acute_oral
=6200mg/kg bwLD50oralRat (Male)NTP_ICE_acute_oral
=1100mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
50mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralrabbitCOSMOS_DB
=100mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 15 of 15 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredHeptan-1-ol203-897-9ECHA overview →

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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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL 1-HEPTANOL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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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 1-Heptanol?

1-Heptanol has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 35.26 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 1-Heptanol?

1-Heptanol appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, IFRA Transparency, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1-Heptanol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1-Heptanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Heptanol. 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 1-Heptanol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, 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.

Is 1-Heptanol used outside industrial chemicals?

1-Heptanol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.