Is 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol safe in cosmetics?
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol
INCI: 2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol (CAS 1141487-54-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Deodorant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. Reported NOAEL =300 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Deodorant, skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-cyclohexyl-2-methylpentan-1-ol
InChIKey
IDGMBCFBOMJIMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; general cosmetic safety provisions apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol.
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Chemical Function
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol allowed in the EU?
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol do in cosmetics?
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol functions as: Deodorant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1141487-54-8.
What is the NOAEL for 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol is =300 mg/kg bw/day based on a developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol used outside cosmetics?
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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