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InventoryRef 7425315/10/2010

ALLYL CAPROATE

Allyl hexanoate

ALLYL CAPROATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/140.

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European UnionEvidence linked
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1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
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1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
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ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
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0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
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BrazilSource mapped
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0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
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Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 123-68-2
CAS 123-68-2PubChem CID 31266

Allyl caproate

2-Propenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester. ChEBI

IUPAC name
prop-2-enyl hexanoate
Molecular formula
C9H16O2
Molecular weight
156.22 g/mol
Exact mass
156.115029749 Da
XLogP3
2.7
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Allyl hexanoateHexanoic acid, allyl esterFEMA No. 20323VH84A363DNSC-20962RefChem:110871204-642-4Hexanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester
16 more reported names
2-PROPENYL HEXANOATE2-Propenyl n-hexanoateHexanoic acid, 2-propen-1-yl esterAllyl n-caproateprop-2-en-1-yl hexanoateAllylester kyseliny kapronoveAllOCOPenAllyl n-hexanoateallylhexanoateAllyl hexanoate (natural)CCRIS 6549EINECS 204-642-4NSC 20962Allylester kyseliny kapronove [Czech]Hexanoic Acid Allyl EsterBRN 1761920
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match31266

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301 (94.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (97.2%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H315 (13.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (10.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331 (76.4%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H400 (80.2%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (11.8%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]; H411 (14%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]; H412 (78.8%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1663 reports by companies from 38 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]; H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P262, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P370+P378, P403, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P262, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ALLYL CAPROATE

INCI name

ALLYL CAPROATE

Description

Allyl hexanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74253
Imported identity
ALLYL CAPROATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 140

Allyl caproate

CAS: 123-68-2
EC: 204-642-4

Key data

Restriction
III/140
Function
ASTRINGENT
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How ALLYL CAPROATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ALLYL CAPROATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ALLYL CAPROATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ALLYL CAPROATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for ALLYL CAPROATE reads: "III/140". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ALLYL CAPROATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 123-68-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ALLYL CAPROATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for ALLYL CAPROATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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