NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Octanamide, N-hydroxy-

Also known as: BRN 1703666, Caprylohydroxamic acid, EINECS 230-936-7, Octanoylhydroxamic acid, Taselin (+2 more)

CAS 7377-03-9

Octanamide, N-hydroxy- (CAS 7377-03-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
13
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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
Octanamide, N-hydroxy-
CAS Number
7377-03-9
DTXSID
DTXSID8074609
Molecular Formula
C8H17NO2
InChI Key
RGUVUPQQFXCJFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
159.125929
Synonyms
BRN 1703666Caprylohydroxamic acidEINECS 230-936-7Octanoylhydroxamic acidTaselinOctanohydroxamsaeureUNII-UPY805K99W

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Chelating agentPreservative

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 13 of 13 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
UPY805K99WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UPY805K99WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UPY805K99WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UPY805K99WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=10700mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
=10%NOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=10%NOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=10%NOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=10%NOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment
=500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCIR Safety Assessment

Showing 13 of 13 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredN-hydroxyoctanamide230-936-7ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed_with_terms
Conditions
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1 tonne per annum b. the chemical is used in cosmetic products at > 0.3% c. the chemical is used in oral care products d. new information on the inhalation toxicity of the chemical becomes available 2. A person who introduces this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if they become aware of any of the following circumstances, namely, that since the assessment under the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989: a. the function or use of the chemical has changed, or is likely to change, significantly; b. the amount of the chemical being introduced has increased, or is likely to increase, significantly; c. in the case of a chemical not manufactured, or proposed to be manufactured, in Australia at the time of the assessment—it has begun to be manufactured in Australia; d. the method of manufacture of the chemical in Australia has changed, or is likely to change, in a way that may result in an increased risk of an adverse effect of the chemical on occupational health and safety, public health or the environment; e. additional information has become available to the person as to an adverse effect of the chemical on occupational health and safety, public health or the environment.

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
preservative
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Octanamide, N-hydroxy-?

Octanamide, N-hydroxy- has 13 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is UPY805K99W UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Octanamide, N-hydroxy- used in cosmetics?

Yes, Octanamide, N-hydroxy- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Caprylhydroxamic 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 Octanamide, N-hydroxy- come from?

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

Is Octanamide, N-hydroxy- used outside industrial chemicals?

Octanamide, N-hydroxy- also appears in cosmetics databases.