NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol

Also known as: 3-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol, 4-01-00-02129, BRN 1633479, EINECS 209-141-4, FEMA No. 3647 (+9 more)

CAS 556-82-1

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol (CAS 556-82-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
8
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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 20 fields
Name
3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol
CAS Number
556-82-1
DTXSID
DTXSID2027206
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
InChI Key
ASUAYTHWZCLXAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
86.073165
Synonyms
3-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol4-01-00-02129BRN 1633479EINECS 209-141-4FEMA No. 3647UNII-55MY0HM4452-Butenol, 3-methylButenol methylDimethylallyl alcoholFEMA 3647IsopentenolIsopentenyl alcohol

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
GHS Signal WordWARNING
GHS Hazard StatementsFlammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life
Short-term EffectsThe substance is severely irritating to the skin and eyes.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation of its vapour.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 8 of 8 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
55MY0HM445UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
55MY0HM445UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
55MY0HM445UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
55MY0HM445UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
6750ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=152mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_HESS
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 8 of 8 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered3-methylbut-2-en-1-ol209-141-4ECHA overview →

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
-
Category
Fragrance
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL3184952
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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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 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol?

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 55MY0HM445 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol?

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), consumer_product, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Prenol. 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 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H314, H315, H318, H319, H371, H402) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol used outside industrial chemicals?

3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.