NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol

Also known as: 3-Methyl-butane-1,2-diol, 3-Methyl-1,2-butanediol, EINECS 256-597-5

CAS 50468-22-9

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol (CAS 50468-22-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB.

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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 9 fields
Name
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
CAS Number
50468-22-9
DTXSID
DTXSID40871392
Molecular Formula
C5H12O2
InChI Key
HJJZIMFAIMUSBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
104.08373
Synonyms
3-Methyl-butane-1,2-diol3-Methyl-1,2-butanediolEINECS 256-597-5

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
SKK32A493RUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
SKK32A493RUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
SKK32A493RUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
SKK32A493RUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Humectant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol?

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is SKK32A493R UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is 3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isopentyldiol. 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-Methylbutane-1,2-diol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol used outside industrial chemicals?

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol also appears in cosmetics databases.