NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2,6-Dimethyloctanal

CAS 7779-07-9

2,6-Dimethyloctanal (CAS 7779-07-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
1
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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 5 fields
Name
2,6-Dimethyloctanal
CAS Number
7779-07-9
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
InChI Key
CBOBADCVMLMQRW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
156.151415264

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Flavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
food_additiveUShttps://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=FoodSubstances
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)UShttps://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=FoodSubstances

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 1 of 1 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
N4726GT28PUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 1 of 1 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Food Safety Data

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

SOURCE EFSA 1 records

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,6-Dimethyloctanal?

2,6-Dimethyloctanal has 1 NOAEL study in the database. The lowest reported value is N4726GT28P UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2,6-Dimethyloctanal?

2,6-Dimethyloctanal appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive, Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,6-Dimethyloctanal used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,6-Dimethyloctanal is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Ethylidenedecanal. 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 2,6-Dimethyloctanal come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2,6-Dimethyloctanal used outside industrial chemicals?

2,6-Dimethyloctanal also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.