What is the NOAEL for 2-Hexanol?
2-Hexanol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 9CDT0V6T4P UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Hexanol
Also known as: DL-Hexan-2-ol, 2-Hydroxyhexane, (+/-)-2-Hexanol, (+/-)-1-Methyl-1-pentanol, NSC 3706 (+1 more)
CAS 626-93-7
2-Hexanol (CAS 626-93-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
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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
12 fields
Name
2-Hexanol
CAS Number
626-93-7
DTXSID
DTXSID30893088
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
InChI Key
QNVRIHYSUZMSGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
102.104465
Synonyms
DL-Hexan-2-ol2-Hydroxyhexane(+/-)-2-Hexanol(+/-)-1-Methyl-1-pentanolNSC 3706EINECS 210-971-4
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. |
| Long-term Effects | The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in peripheral neuropathy. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; emissions; Europe; nondetect; Other direct contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| Europe | European Commission | Fl@vis |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9CDT0V6T4P | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 9CDT0V6T4P | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 9CDT0V6T4P | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 9CDT0V6T4P | 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
Fragrance
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
2-HEXANOL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include 2-Hexanol?
2-Hexanol appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products, air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods, air; emissions; Europe; nondetect; Other direct contact consumer goods, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is 2-Hexanol used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-Hexanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Hexanol. 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-Hexanol 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. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 2-Hexanol used outside industrial chemicals?
2-Hexanol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.