Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone

INCI: METHYL PYRAZINYL KETONE

CAS Number
22047-25-2
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - also has FEMA GRAS status (FEMA 3126) for flavor use; no FDA cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone. 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 8.2 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 8.2 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Classified as irritant - irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin (R36/37/38). Moisture-sensitive and air-sensitive. Also known as 2-acetylpyrazine; white to off-white crystalline powder; characteristic popcorn-like/roasted odor; melting point 76-78°C

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?

Classified as irritant - irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin (R36/37/38). Moisture-sensitive and air-sensitive. Also known as 2-acetylpyrazine; white to off-white crystalline powder; characteristic popcorn-like/roasted odor; melting point 76-78°C The EU classifies Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone allowed in the EU?

Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone do in cosmetics?

Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22047-25-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone?

not established 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 Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Methyl Pyrazinyl Ketone is 8.2 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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