What is the NOAEL for 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one?
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5JO79R7S9R UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one
Also known as: Cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl-, Muscone, (+/-)-Muscone, Muskone, dl-Muscone (+8 more)
CAS 541-91-3
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one (CAS 541-91-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
7
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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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
19 fields
Name
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one
CAS Number
541-91-3
DTXSID
DTXSID8052192
Molecular Formula
C16H30O
InChI Key
ALHUZKCOMYUFRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
238.229666
Synonyms
Cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl-Muscone(+/-)-MusconeMuskonedl-MusconeEINECS 208-795-8FEMA No. 34343-Methylcyclopentadecanone3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone5-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanoneMethylexaltoneMoschus ketone
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
15 records
DeodorizerFragranceFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
4 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) |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
| Europe | European Commission | Fl@vis |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 7 of 7 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5JO79R7S9R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5JO79R7S9R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5JO79R7S9R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5JO79R7S9R | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| - | % | Incidence of positive responses | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 20250 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 3 | unitless | Relative reliability score | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
Showing 7 of 7 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 | 3-methylcyclopentadecan-1-one | 208-795-8 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
musk
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one?
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), consumer_product, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one used in cosmetics?
Yes, 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Muscone. 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-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one used outside industrial chemicals?
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.