NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester

Also known as: 4-06-00-02267, Benzyl dodecanoate, BRN 2280321, EINECS 205-405-8, NSC 404342 (+1 more)

CAS 140-25-0

Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester (CAS 140-25-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 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
7
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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 12 fields
Name
Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
CAS Number
140-25-0
DTXSID
DTXSID7059692
Molecular Formula
C19H30O2
InChI Key
QNRYOQRUGRVBRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
290.22458
Synonyms
4-06-00-02267Benzyl dodecanoateBRN 2280321EINECS 205-405-8NSC 404342UNII-HSB3L16SHO

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 7 records
SolventSoftener and conditionerDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 7 of 7 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
HSB3L16SHOUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HSB3L16SHOUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HSB3L16SHOUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HSB3L16SHOUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
20250ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 7 of 7 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 Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester?

Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is HSB3L16SHO UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester?

Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, IFRA Transparency, consumer_product. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Benzyl Laurate. 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 Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester 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.

Is Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Dodecanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.