NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Pentan-2-ol

Also known as: 4-01-00-01656, BRN 1718819, EINECS 227-907-6, FEMA No. 3316, Pentanol, sec- (+15 more)

CAS 6032-29-7

Pentan-2-ol (CAS 6032-29-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.

View cosmetic safety profile for 2-Pentanol →

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 26 fields

Name

Pentan-2-ol

CAS Number

6032-29-7

DTXSID

DTXSID3052721

Molecular Formula

C5H12O

InChI Key

JYVLIDXNZAXMDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Monoisotopic Mass

88.088815

Synonyms

4-01-00-01656BRN 1718819EINECS 227-907-6FEMA No. 3316Pentanol, sec-UNII-04G7050365(+/-)-2-Pentanol(R)-(-)-2-Pentanol(S)-(+)-2-pentanolFEMA 3316Isoamyl alcohol (primary/secondaryIsoamyl alcohol, secondary

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records

Field	Value
GHS Signal Word	WARNING
GHS Hazard Statements	Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
Short-term Effects	The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness.
Long-term Effects	Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Routes of Exposure	The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records

FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records

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

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 5 of 5 studies

Value	Unit	Endpoint	Route	Species	Source
04G7050365	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
04G7050365	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
04G7050365	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
04G7050365	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
>2000	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

Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL 2-PENTANOL

ChEMBL Phase

Not listed

Adverse Events

Bioactivity

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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 Pentan-2-ol?

Pentan-2-ol has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 04G7050365 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Pentan-2-ol?

Pentan-2-ol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Pentan-2-ol used in cosmetics?

Yes, Pentan-2-ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Pentanol. 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 Pentan-2-ol come from?

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

Is Pentan-2-ol used outside industrial chemicals?

Pentan-2-ol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.