NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Heptanol

Also known as: 3-01-00-01685, BRN 1719088, EINECS 208-844-3, FEMA No. 3288, Heptyl alcohol, sec- (+2 more)

CAS 543-49-7

2-Heptanol (CAS 543-49-7) 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, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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 13 fields
Name
2-Heptanol
CAS Number
543-49-7
DTXSID
DTXSID1047158
Molecular Formula
C7H16O
InChI Key
CETWDUZRCINIHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
116.120115
Synonyms
3-01-00-01685BRN 1719088EINECS 208-844-3FEMA No. 3288Heptyl alcohol, sec-UNII-E12FIG07JK(±)-2-Heptanol

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
Long-term EffectsThe substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

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
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
E12FIG07JKUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
E12FIG07JKUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
E12FIG07JKUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
E12FIG07JKUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredHeptan-2-ol208-844-3ECHA overview →

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 EMBL-EBI ChEMBL 2-HEPTANOL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-Heptanol?

2-Heptanol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is E12FIG07JK UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2-Heptanol?

2-Heptanol 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 2-Heptanol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Heptanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Heptanol. 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 2-Heptanol come from?

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

Is 2-Heptanol used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Heptanol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.