NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate

Also known as: cis-Butyric acid, 3-hexenyl ester, Butyric acid, 3-hexenyl ester, (Z)-, EINECS 240-553-7, FEMA No. 3402, 3-Hexenyl butanoate, cis- (+7 more)

CAS 16491-36-4

(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate (CAS 16491-36-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 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
10
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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
(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate
CAS Number
16491-36-4
DTXSID
DTXSID6051772
Molecular Formula
C10H18O2
InChI Key
ZCHOPXVYTWUHDS-WAYWQWQTSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
170.13068
Synonyms
cis-Butyric acid, 3-hexenyl esterButyric acid, 3-hexenyl ester, (Z)-EINECS 240-553-7FEMA No. 34023-Hexenyl butanoate, cis-3-Hexenyl butanoate, (Z)-beta,gamma-Hexenyl butyratecis-3-Hexenyl butyrate3-Hexenyl butyrate, (Z)-cis-3-Hexen-1-yl butyrate(Z)-3-Hexenyl butyrateUNII-O47B839622

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 9 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
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 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
O47B839622UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O47B839622UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O47B839622UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O47B839622UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
6750ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=127mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=127mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=127mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 10 of 10 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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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 (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate?

(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is O47B839622 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate?

(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), consumer_product, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate used in cosmetics?

Yes, (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name cis-3-Hexenyl Butyrate. 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 (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate come from?

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

Is (Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate used outside industrial chemicals?

(Z)-Hex-3-enyl butyrate also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.