What is the NOAEL for 2-Hexyldecanoic acid?
2-Hexyldecanoic acid has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5.9 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Hexyldecanoic acid
Also known as: Decanoic acid, 2-hexyl-, 4-02-00-01189, C16 Guerbet fatty acid, BRN 1777217, EINECS 246-885-9 (+3 more)
CAS 25354-97-6
2-Hexyldecanoic acid (CAS 25354-97-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, ECHA REACH.
View cosmetic safety profile for Hexyldecanoic Acid (2-Hexyldecanoic Acid) →
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
14 fields
Name
2-Hexyldecanoic acid
CAS Number
25354-97-6
DTXSID
DTXSID7044893
Molecular Formula
C16H32O2
InChI Key
JMOLZNNXZPAGBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
256.24023
Synonyms
Decanoic acid, 2-hexyl-4-02-00-01189C16 Guerbet fatty acidBRN 1777217EINECS 246-885-97-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid2-HexyldecansaeureUNII-49M19XFI8B
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierCleaning agent
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =5.9 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 49M19XFI8B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 49M19XFI8B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 49M19XFI8B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 49M19XFI8B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >=1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2-hexyldecanoic acid | 246-885-9 | ECHA overview → |
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL3182660
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Hexyldecanoic acid used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-Hexyldecanoic acid is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hexyldecanoic Acid (2-Hexyldecanoic Acid). 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 2-Hexyldecanoic acid come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 2-Hexyldecanoic acid used outside industrial chemicals?
2-Hexyldecanoic acid also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.