NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid

Also known as: Geranic acid, 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3-02-00-01469, BRN 1763804, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6(and 2,7)-octadienoic acid (+4 more)

CAS 459-80-3

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid (CAS 459-80-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
5
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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 14 fields
Name
3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid
CAS Number
459-80-3
Molecular Formula
C10H16O2
InChI Key
ZHYZQXUYZJNEHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
168.11503
Synonyms
Geranic acid2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-3-02-00-01469BRN 17638043,7-Dimethyl-2,6(and 2,7)-octadienoic acid3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acidEINECS 207-299-9NSC 229335UNII-PL902IKN0A

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 5 of 5 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
PL902IKN0AUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
2700ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
=3700mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization

Showing 5 of 5 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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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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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 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid?

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is PL902IKN0A UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid?

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Geranic 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 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid 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, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid used outside industrial chemicals?

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.