NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-

CAS 37674-63-8

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- (CAS 37674-63-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for 2-Methylpent-3-Enoic Acid →

Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H314).

SOURCE Cross-vertical comparison Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code

SOURCE noael studies public

NOAEL studies

SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions

Regulatory lists

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

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-

CAS Number

37674-63-8

DTXSID

DTXSID00865878

Molecular Formula

C6H10O2

InChI Key

NFRJJFMXYKSRPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Monoisotopic Mass

114.06808

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records

FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records

List	Keyword	Source
IFRA Transparency	IFRA	IFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)	FDA	United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe	European Commission	Fl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies

Value	Unit	Endpoint	Route	Species	Source
7N2Z33Q5NJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
7N2Z33Q5NJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
7N2Z33Q5NJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
7N2Z33Q5NJ	UNII	FDA 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

prohibited

Max

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

View full food safety profile →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-?

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 7N2Z33Q5NJ UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-?

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Methylpent-3-Enoic 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 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- 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. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H314).

Is 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- used outside industrial chemicals?

3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl- also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.