NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one

Also known as: 3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-ethyl-2-furanone, 2(5H)-Furanone, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-, 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone, 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid gamma-lactone, EINECS 211-811-6 (+6 more)

CAS 698-10-2

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one (CAS 698-10-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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 17 fields
Name
5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one
CAS Number
698-10-2
DTXSID
DTXSID2052441
Molecular Formula
C7H10O3
InChI Key
IUFQZPBIRYFPFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
142.062994
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-ethyl-2-furanone2(5H)-Furanone, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid gamma-lactoneEINECS 211-811-62-Ethyl-3-methyl-4-hydroxydihydro-(2,5)-furan-5-oneFEMA No. 31532-Hexenoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-, gamma-lactone2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-gamma-2-hexenolactone4-Methyl-5-ethyl-3-hydroxyfuranoneUNII-J007136N0N

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 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 5 of 5 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
J007136N0NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J007136N0NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J007136N0NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J007136N0NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1.3mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB

Showing 5 of 5 studies

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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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 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one?

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is J007136N0N UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one?

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-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 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one used in cosmetics?

Yes, 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One. 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 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one used outside industrial chemicals?

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.