NOAEL Data IARC Group 3 Cosmetic Ingredient

Allyl isovalerate

Also known as: Allyl 3-methylbutanoate (Prop-2-en-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate) (Allyl isovalerate), Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-propen-1-yl ester, Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-propenyl ester, Allyl isopentanoate, Allyl isovalerianate (+14 more)

CAS 2835-39-4

Allyl isovalerate (CAS 2835-39-4) is a chemical substance; key hazard signal: IARC Group 3. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
15
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 24 fields
Name
Allyl isovalerate
CAS Number
2835-39-4
Molecular Formula
C8H14O2
InChI Key
HOMAGVUCNZNWBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
142.09938
Synonyms
Allyl 3-methylbutanoate (Prop-2-en-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate) (Allyl isovalerate)Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-propen-1-yl esterButanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-propenyl esterAllyl isopentanoateAllyl isovalerianateAllyl 3-methylbutanoateAllyl 3-methylbutyrateBRN 1750520Butyric acid, 3-methyl-, allyl esterEINECS 220-609-7FEMA No. 20453-Methylbutanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester

IARC Carcinogen Classification

Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.

SOURCE IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans 1 records
GroupMeaningEvaluatedVolume
Group 3Not classifiable199836, Sup 7, 71

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; Personal care; restrictedEuropean CommissionCosIng

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 15 of 15 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
<=0.12mg/kgADIoralHumanWHO/JECFA
3551Z86V7TUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3IARC groupIARC carcinogenicity classification--IARC Monographs
3unitlessIARC group--NTP ICE cancer
0%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
675ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
=230mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
31mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
62mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS DB
125mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
250mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS DB
=31mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB HESS
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
62mg/kg bw/dayTop doseGavageMouseNTP ICE cancer

Showing 15 of 15 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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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed CHEMBL1887355
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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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 Allyl isovalerate?

Allyl isovalerate has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.12 mg/kg via oral in Human. Source: WHO/JECFA.

What regulatory lists include Allyl isovalerate?

Allyl isovalerate appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe; Personal care; restricted. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Allyl isovalerate a carcinogen according to IARC?

Allyl isovalerate is classified by IARC as Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (evaluated 1998). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.

Is Allyl isovalerate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Allyl isovalerate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Allyl Isovalerate. 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 Allyl isovalerate come from?

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

Does Allyl isovalerate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Allyl isovalerate is classified GHS Danger (H301, H311, H226) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Allyl isovalerate used outside industrial chemicals?

Allyl isovalerate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.