What is the NOAEL for Potassium octanoate?
Potassium octanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 7CND0TX59N UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium octanoate
Also known as: Octanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1), Caprylic acid, potassium salt, EINECS 212-130-7, Potassium caprylate, UNII-7CND0TX59N
CAS 764-71-6
Potassium octanoate (CAS 764-71-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Potassium octanoate is classified GHS Danger (H314, H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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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
11 fields
Name
Potassium octanoate
CAS Number
764-71-6
DTXSID
DTXSID9052507
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2.K
InChI Key
RLEFZEWKMQQZOA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Monoisotopic Mass
183.078736
Synonyms
Octanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)Caprylic acid, potassium saltEINECS 212-130-7Potassium caprylateUNII-7CND0TX59N
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierAnti-caking agentLubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7CND0TX59N | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 7CND0TX59N | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 7CND0TX59N | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 7CND0TX59N | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL3894810
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
1 food-safety record found.
View full food safety profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Potassium octanoate?
Potassium octanoate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including SCIL (9/2019), inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Potassium octanoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Potassium octanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Potassium Caprylate. 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 Potassium octanoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Potassium octanoate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Potassium octanoate is classified GHS Danger (H314, H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Potassium octanoate used outside industrial chemicals?
Potassium octanoate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety databases.