NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene

Also known as: EINECS 207-805-8, FEMA No. 3331, 2-Heptene, 2-methyl-6-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-, 1-Methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylidene)-1-cyclohexene, UNII-E6941S3U3Q (+6 more)

CAS 495-62-5

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene (CAS 495-62-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

SOURCE Cross-vertical comparison Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code

SOURCE noael studies public

NOAEL studies

SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions

Regulatory lists

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 17 fields

Name

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene

CAS Number

495-62-5

DTXSID

DTXSID9052131

Molecular Formula

C15H24

InChI Key

XBGUIVFBMBVUEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Monoisotopic Mass

204.187801

Synonyms

EINECS 207-805-8FEMA No. 33312-Heptene, 2-methyl-6-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-1-Methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylidene)-1-cyclohexeneUNII-E6941S3U3Q2-methyl-6-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-2-heptene4-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylidene)-1-methylcyclohexenebisabolenegamma-Bisabolenlimenegamma-bisabolene

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records

FragranceFlavouring and nutrientBiocide

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records

List	Keyword	Source
Europe	European Commission	Fl@vis
IFRA Transparency	IFRA	IFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)	FDA	United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_product	P&G	Proctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 5 of 5 studies

Value	Unit	Endpoint	Route	Species	Source
E6941S3U3Q	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
E6941S3U3Q	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
E6941S3U3Q	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
E6941S3U3Q	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
>5000	mg/kg bw	LD50	oral	Rat	NTP_ICE_acute_oral

Showing 5 of 5 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

permitted

Max

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-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene?

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is E6941S3U3Q UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene?

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Bisabolene. 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-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene 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-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidene)hept-2-ene also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.