NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl-

Also known as: tert-Amyl mercaptan, EINECS 216-843-4, 2-Methybutane-2-thiol, 2-Methyl-2-butanethiol, NSC 60251 (+2 more)

CAS 1679-09-0

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- (CAS 1679-09-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for 2-Methylbutane-2-Thiol →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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 13 fields
Name
2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl-
CAS Number
1679-09-0
DTXSID
DTXSID5061877
Molecular Formula
C5H12S
InChI Key
IQIBYAHJXQVQGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
104.065972
Synonyms
tert-Amyl mercaptanEINECS 216-843-42-Methybutane-2-thiol2-Methyl-2-butanethiolNSC 60251tert-Pentyl mercaptan2-tert-Pentyl mercaptan

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
26IU670827UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26IU670827UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26IU670827UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26IU670827UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 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
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl-?

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 26IU670827 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl-?

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Methylbutane-2-Thiol. 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-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- come from?

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

Does 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H225, H302, H315, H317, H319, H335).

Is 2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.