Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️

INCI: 2-HEXYLIDENECYCLOPENTANONE

CAS Number
17373-89-6
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; IFRA limits observed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 3.37 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 3.37 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Confirmed skin sensitizer with Michael acceptor protein-binding mechanism; key RIFM read-across source for cyclic α,β-unsaturated ketone family.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

Confirmed skin sensitizer with Michael acceptor protein-binding mechanism; key RIFM read-across source for cyclic α,β-unsaturated ketone family. The EU classifies 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17373-89-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone ⚠️ is 3.37 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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