What is the NOAEL for 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid?
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 2ZFW40OJ7U UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Also known as: BRN 0508160, EINECS 202-726-5, UNII-2ZFW40OJ7U, 3-Hydroxy benzoate, 3-Hydroxy benzoic acid (+8 more)
CAS 99-06-9
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 99-06-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
SOURCE
noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE
chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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
19 fields
Name
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
99-06-9
DTXSID
DTXSID6021610
Molecular Formula
C7H6O3
InChI Key
IJFXRHURBJZNAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
138.031694
Synonyms
BRN 0508160EINECS 202-726-5UNII-2ZFW40OJ7U3-Hydroxy benzoate3-Hydroxy benzoic acid3-HydroxybenzoateAcido m-idrossibenzoicoKyselina 3-hydroxybenzoovaMeta-hydroxybenzoateMeta-hydroxybenzoic acidm-Hbam-Hydroxybenzoate
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
SOURCE
EPA CPDat
2 records
Softener and conditionerFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
SOURCE
EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
SOURCE
NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZFW40OJ7U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2ZFW40OJ7U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2ZFW40OJ7U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2ZFW40OJ7U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 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
Skin Conditioning
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
SOURCE
EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
3-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
3
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
View full food safety profile →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.
View full cannabis profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid?
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid used in cosmetics?
Yes, 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid. 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 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid used outside industrial chemicals?
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.