NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester

CAS 20292-08-4

Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (CAS 20292-08-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Ethylhexyl Laurate →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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 6 fields
Name
Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
CAS Number
20292-08-4
DTXSID
DTXSID50864937
Molecular Formula
C20H40O2
InChI Key
LWLRMRFJCCMNML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
312.302831

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Softener and conditioner

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
8J6M396U72UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8J6M396U72UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8J6M396U72UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8J6M396U72UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2-ethylhexyl laurate243-697-9ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed_with_terms
Conditions
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.

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 Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester?

Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 8J6M396U72 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethylhexyl 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, 2-ethylhexyl ester come from?

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

Is Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester also appears in cosmetics databases.