Is Decanal safe in cosmetics?
Decanal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Decanal
Also known as: BRN 1362530, EINECS 203-957-4, FEMA No. 2362, UNII-31Z90Q7KQJ, 1-Decanal (+6 more)
INCI: DECANAL
Decanal (CAS 112-31-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Perfuming. Reported NOAEL =200 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ECHA); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data.
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
decanal
InChIKey
KSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Meets FCC specifications; GRAS for food use; permitted in cosmetics under FDA 21 CFR 117. Follows IFRA guidelines.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decanal.
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Decanal. 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 | =200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
Carcinogen Classification
No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
Endocrine Disruptors
Potential endocrine disrupting compound
Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
Regulatory (2)
JECFA Number
104
Source: WHO/JECFA
JECFA Evaluation
ALDEHYDE C-10 | 2002 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | Secondary components do not raise a safety concern | TRS 913-JECFA 59/111 | FAS 40-JECFA 49/147 (1997)
Source: WHO/JECFA
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Regulatory List Membership (4)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Decanal — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Decanal by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
200 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Known Synonyms
BRN 1362530
EINECS 203-957-4
FEMA No. 2362
UNII-31Z90Q7KQJ
1-Decanal
1-Decanal(mixed isomers)
1-decyl aldehyde
Aldehyde c10
C-10 Aldehyde
Decanal (ACD/Name 4.0)
N-Decanal (capric aldehyde)
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment; detected; emissions
air; Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; detected; emissions
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; Europe
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; Europe
air; Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; detected; emissions; Europe
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
IFRA Transparency
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
DECANAL
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2228377
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
DECANAL
ADI
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decanal allowed in the EU?
Decanal EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decanal do in cosmetics?
Decanal functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-31-2.
What is the NOAEL for Decanal?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Decanal is =200 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ECHA.
Is Decanal used outside cosmetics?
Decanal also appears in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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