NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester

Also known as: EINECS 228-626-1, FEMA No. 2077, Isoamyl dodecanoate, Isopentyl dodecanoate, Isopentyl dodecylate (+3 more)

CAS 6309-51-9

Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester (CAS 6309-51-9) 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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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 14 fields
Name
Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester
CAS Number
6309-51-9
DTXSID
DTXSID3064221
Molecular Formula
C17H34O2
InChI Key
FVKRIDSRWFEQME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
270.25588
Synonyms
EINECS 228-626-1FEMA No. 2077Isoamyl dodecanoateIsopentyl dodecanoateIsopentyl dodecylateLauric acid, isopentyl esterNSC 42577UNII-M1SLX00M3M

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 10 records
Softener and conditionerFragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
M1SLX00M3MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
M1SLX00M3MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
M1SLX00M3MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
M1SLX00M3MUNIIFDA 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
RegisteredIsopentyl laurate228-626-1ECHA 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
emollient
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Food Safety Data

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

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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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 Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester?

Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is M1SLX00M3M UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester?

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

Is Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isoamyl Laurate. 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 Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, 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 Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.