NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Retinol, propanoate

Also known as: EINECS 230-363-2, Propionic acid, retinol ester, Retinyl propionate

CAS 7069-42-3

Retinol, propanoate (CAS 7069-42-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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 9 fields
Name
Retinol, propanoate
CAS Number
7069-42-3
DTXSID
DTXSID701019851
Molecular Formula
C23H34O2
InChI Key
SFRPDSKECHTFQA-ONOWFSFQSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
342.25588
Synonyms
EINECS 230-363-2Propionic acid, retinol esterRetinyl propionate

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001.html
consumer_product-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001.html
Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001.html

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
32JK994WMCUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
32JK994WMCUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
32JK994WMCUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
32JK994WMCUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredRetinyl propionate230-363-2ECHA 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
restricted
Max
0.3% RE for leave-on and rinse-off face products; 0.05% RE for body lotions (Regulation EU 2024/996)
Category
active
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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 Retinol, propanoate?

Retinol, propanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 32JK994WMC UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Retinol, propanoate?

Retinol, propanoate appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada, consumer_product, Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Retinol, propanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Retinol, propanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Retinyl Propionate. 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 Retinol, propanoate come from?

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

Does Retinol, propanoate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Retinol, propanoate is classified GHS Danger (H360, H372, H413) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.3% RE for leave-on and rinse-off face products; 0.05% RE for body lotions (Regulation EU 2024/996).

Is Retinol, propanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Retinol, propanoate also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.