What is the NOAEL for Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-?
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is VP36V95O3T UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-
Also known as: 4-10-00-01441, BRN 2209119, EINECS 207-718-5, Gentisate, Salicylic acid, 5-hydroxy- (+13 more)
CAS 490-79-9
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- (CAS 490-79-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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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
24 fields
Name
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-
CAS Number
490-79-9
DTXSID
DTXSID4060078
Molecular Formula
C7H6O4
InChI Key
WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
154.026609
Synonyms
4-10-00-01441BRN 2209119EINECS 207-718-5GentisateSalicylic acid, 5-hydroxy-Acido 2,5-diidrossibenzoicoAcidum gentisicumKyselina 2,5-dihydroxybenzoovaKyselina gentisinovaUNII-VP36V95O3T2,5-Dioxybenzoate3,6-Dihydroxybenzoate
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Softener 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pharmaceutical | US International Trade Commission | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP36V95O3T | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VP36V95O3T | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VP36V95O3T | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VP36V95O3T | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
antioxidant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
GENTISIC ACID
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
12
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-?
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- used in cosmetics?
Yes, Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Gentisic Acid. 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 Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- used outside industrial chemicals?
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.