NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester

Also known as: EINECS 244-071-8, UNII-I19DN3Q5ZP, WE(16:0/12:0), cetyl laurate, hexadecanyl dodecanoate (+2 more)

CAS 20834-06-4

Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester (CAS 20834-06-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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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 13 fields
Name
Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester
CAS Number
20834-06-4
DTXSID
DTXSID6066658
Molecular Formula
C28H56O2
InChI Key
VWOKINHIVGKNRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
424.428031
Synonyms
EINECS 244-071-8UNII-I19DN3Q5ZPWE(16:0/12:0)cetyl lauratehexadecanyl dodecanoatehexadecyl dodecanoatepalmityl laurate

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 7 records
Softener and conditionerViscosity modifier

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
I19DN3Q5ZPUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I19DN3Q5ZPUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I19DN3Q5ZPUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I19DN3Q5ZPUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 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
Emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester?

Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is I19DN3Q5ZP UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cetyl 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, hexadecyl ester come from?

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

Is Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Dodecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester also appears in cosmetics databases.