NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester

Also known as: 5-18-06-00103, BRN 0111110, EINECS 210-254-6, FEMA No. 2703, 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)furan (+6 more)

CAS 611-13-2

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester (CAS 611-13-2) 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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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
14
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 17 fields
Name
2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
611-13-2
DTXSID
DTXSID7060598
Molecular Formula
C6H6O3
InChI Key
HDJLSECJEQSPKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
126.031694
Synonyms
5-18-06-00103BRN 0111110EINECS 210-254-6FEMA No. 27032-(Methoxycarbonyl)furanMethyl 2-furancarboxylateMethyl 2-furylcarboxylateMethyl pyromucateNSC 35551Pyromucic acid methyl esterUNII-O9A8D29YDE

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

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

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 14 of 14 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
O9A8D29YDEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O9A8D29YDEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O9A8D29YDEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
O9A8D29YDEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
6750ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
=300mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
=54mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatEFSA
=54mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA
=54mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA
=53mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatEFSA
=53mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedRatEFSA
=53mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedRatEFSA
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization

Showing 14 of 14 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
-
Category
Fragrance
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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 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester?

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester has 14 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is O9A8D29YDE UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester?

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Methyl Furoate. 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-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester 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-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester is classified GHS Danger (H301) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.