NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Isohexyl decanoate

Also known as: 4-Methylpentyl decanoate, Decanoic acid, 4-​methylpentyl ester, Isohexyl caprate

CAS 138208-67-0

Isohexyl decanoate (CAS 138208-67-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

View cosmetic safety profile for Isohexyl Caprate →

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 9 fields
Name
Isohexyl decanoate
CAS Number
138208-67-0
DTXSID
DTXSID90623646
Molecular Formula
C16H32O2
InChI Key
KEIDIOZOTSZXPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
256.24023
Synonyms
4-Methylpentyl decanoateDecanoic acid, 4-​methylpentyl esterIsohexyl caprate

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
GU26IV4FXBUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GU26IV4FXBUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GU26IV4FXBUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
GU26IV4FXBUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Isohexyl decanoate?

Isohexyl decanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is GU26IV4FXB UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Isohexyl decanoate?

Isohexyl decanoate appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Isohexyl decanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Isohexyl decanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isohexyl Caprate. 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 Isohexyl decanoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Isohexyl decanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Isohexyl decanoate also appears in cosmetics databases.