NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one

Also known as: 3-​Hepten-​2-​one, 6-​methyl-​, (3E)​-, 3-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-, (E)-, (3E)-6-Methylhept-3-en-2-one, (E)-6-Methylhept-3-en-2-one, EC No.: 606-660-1 (+4 more)

CAS 20859-10-3

(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one (CAS 20859-10-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

View cosmetic safety profile for 4,7-Dimethyl-6-Octen-3-One →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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
(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one
CAS Number
20859-10-3
DTXSID
DTXSID60174973
Molecular Formula
C8H14O
InChI Key
RSNMTAYSENLHOW-GQCTYLIASA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
126.104465
Synonyms
3-​Hepten-​2-​one, 6-​methyl-​, (3E)​-3-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-, (E)-(3E)-6-Methylhept-3-en-2-one(E)-6-Methylhept-3-en-2-oneEC No.: 606-660-1UNII-UCK6O61TJ32-Methyl-4-hepten-6-one3-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Flavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

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

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
UCK6O61TJ3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UCK6O61TJ3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UCK6O61TJ3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
UCK6O61TJ3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

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

1 food-safety record found.

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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 (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one?

(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is UCK6O61TJ3 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one?

(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one used in cosmetics?

Yes, (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 4,7-Dimethyl-6-Octen-3-One. 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 (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one used outside industrial chemicals?

(3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.