NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate

Also known as: geranyl benzoate, 3-09-00-00412, Benzoic acid, geraniol ester, Benzoic acid geranyl ester, BRN 3119464 (+5 more)

CAS 94-48-4

(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate (CAS 94-48-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
8
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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 16 fields
Name
(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate
CAS Number
94-48-4
DTXSID
DTXSID4052637
Molecular Formula
C16H20O2
InChI Key
FZPCVOCXTXFFHI-SDNWHVSQSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
244.14633
Synonyms
geranyl benzoate3-09-00-00412Benzoic acid, geraniol esterBenzoic acid geranyl esterBRN 3119464trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl benzoateEINECS 202-337-0FEMA No. 2511Geraniol benzoateUNII-B4M42WH83V

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 5 records
ListKeywordSource
detected; Europe; Personal care - linimentDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
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 8 of 8 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
B4M42WH83VUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
B4M42WH83VUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
B4M42WH83VUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
B4M42WH83VUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1296ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
>5000mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 8 of 8 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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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 (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate?

(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is B4M42WH83V UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate?

(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; Europe; Personal care - liniment, IFRA Transparency, Europe, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Geranyl Benzoate. 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 (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate come from?

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

Is (2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate used outside industrial chemicals?

(2E)-3,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-1-yl benzoate also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.