What is the NOAEL for 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0R6X0G0S8A UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
CAS 617-73-2
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid (CAS 617-73-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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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
6 fields
Name
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
CAS Number
617-73-2
DTXSID
DTXSID80862300
Molecular Formula
C8H16O3
InChI Key
JKRDADVRIYVCCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
160.109944
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Softener and conditioner
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0R6X0G0S8A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0R6X0G0S8A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0R6X0G0S8A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0R6X0G0S8A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
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-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL4447980
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hydroxycaprylic 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 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid used outside industrial chemicals?
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.