NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester

Also known as: 1-02-00-00145, BRN 1760201, EINECS 231-940-1, FEMA No. 2200, Isobutyl heptoate (+4 more)

CAS 7779-80-8

Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester (CAS 7779-80-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 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
7
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 15 fields
Name
Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
CAS Number
7779-80-8
DTXSID
DTXSID8064806
Molecular Formula
C11H22O2
InChI Key
HXJOYVPESRRCDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
186.16198
Synonyms
1-02-00-00145BRN 1760201EINECS 231-940-1FEMA No. 2200Isobutyl heptoateIsobutyl heptylate2-Methylpropyl heptanoate2-Methyl-1-propyl heptanoateUNII-LJS6KH0B8M

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 7 of 7 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
LJS6KH0B8MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LJS6KH0B8MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LJS6KH0B8MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
LJS6KH0B8MUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1350ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 7 of 7 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester?

Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is LJS6KH0B8M UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester?

Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isobutyl Heptylate. 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 Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester come from?

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

Is Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

Heptanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.