What is the NOAEL for 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane?
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 8X81V0IT6Q UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane
Also known as: Dodecane, 2,6,10-trimethyl-, Farnesan, farnesane
CAS 3891-98-3
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane (CAS 3891-98-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, ECHA REACH.
View cosmetic safety profile for Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane) →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane is classified GHS Danger (H304, H413) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
7
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
9 fields
Name
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane
CAS Number
3891-98-3
DTXSID
DTXSID1058634
Molecular Formula
C15H32
InChI Key
YFHFHLSMISYUAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
212.250401
Synonyms
Dodecane, 2,6,10-trimethyl-Farnesanfarnesane
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
SolventSoftener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| air; detected; emissions; Personal care | Elsevier | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 7 of 7 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8X81V0IT6Q | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 8X81V0IT6Q | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 8X81V0IT6Q | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 8X81V0IT6Q | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >5000 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| ~1000 | mg/kg bw/day | LEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| ~1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Showing 7 of 7 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane (Farnesane) | 622-542-2 | ECHA overview → |
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane?
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including air; detected; emissions; Personal care. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane). 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 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane is classified GHS Danger (H304, H413) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane used outside industrial chemicals?
2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane also appears in cosmetics databases.