Octenol |
Last updated: 12/06/2024
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(Also known as: amylvinylcarbinol; vinyl amy carbinol; mushroom alcohol; matsuica alcohol; 1-octen-3-ol) |
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
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A plant derived insect attractant/repellent used to control mainly flying pests |
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Flies; Bugs; Mosquitoes |
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Non-food situations |
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Current |
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1996, first registered USA |
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Not approved |
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Not applicable |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Not approved |
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Not applicable |
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ATAustria |
BEBelgium |
BGBulgaria |
CYCyprus |
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DEGermany |
DKDenmark |
EEEstonia |
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ESSpain |
FIFinland |
FRFrance |
HRCroatia |
HUHungary |
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ITItaly |
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MTMalta |
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PLPoland |
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Isomeric existing as two enantiomers: (R)-(–)-1-octen-3-ol and (S)-(+)-1-octen-3-ol. |
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C₈H₁₆O |
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CCCCCC(C=C)O |
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VSMOENVRRABVKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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InChI=1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h4,8-9H,2-3,5-7H2,1H3 |
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Yes |
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Insecticide, Semiochemical |
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Plant-derived substance |
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Natural |
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Mode of action is unclear but thought to block the insects octenol odorant receptors |
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Octenol is produced by several plants and fungi, including edible mushrooms, lemon balm |
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Maufactered for use as an insect repellent using various techniques including a Grignard-type reaction and hydrodistillation of a mit plant (Melittis melissophyllum subsp. Melissophyllum) |
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Non-food use |
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Flies; Bugs; Mosquitoes |
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3391-86-4 |
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222-226-0 |
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069037 |
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18827 |
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128.21 |
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oct-1-en-3-ol |
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3-hydroxy-1-octene |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Not known |
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Not applicable |
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Colourless, slightly viscous liquid |
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Octenol lure |
AgriSense BCS Ltd |
Mosquito Magnet |
American Biophysics Corporation |
Mosquito Attractant Emitter Strip |
Hercon Environmental Corp |
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Usually formulated to use in dispensers, lures and electric bug killing stations |
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Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source at 25 °C |
High |
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Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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61.1 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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4.37 X 1002 |
Calculated |
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2.64 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
Low |
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As this parameter is not normally measured directly, a surrogate measure is used: ‘Photochemical oxidative DT₅₀’. Where data is available, this can be found in the Fate Indices section below. |
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Soil adsorption and mobility |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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340 |
E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Moderate |
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Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source No adverse effects identified or expected |
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Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source No adverse effects identified or expected |
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Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source No adverse effects identified or expected |
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION |
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Intermediate (class II) |
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E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Moderate |
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3.72 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
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Intravenous LD₅₀ = 56 mg kg⁻¹ |
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Carcinogen |
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Endocrine disruptor |
No data found |
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; E0 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 0 = No data |
No data found |
Reproduction / development effects |
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor |
Neurotoxicant |
No data found |
No data found |
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Respiratory tract irritant |
Skin irritant |
Skin sensitiser |
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?Possibly, status not identified |
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Eye irritant |
Phototoxicant |
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✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
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No further information available |
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IMDG Transport Hazard Class 6.1 |
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Not listed (Not listed) |
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UN2810 |
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Packaging Group III (minor danger) |
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octenol |
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Record last updated: |
12/06/2024 |
Contact: |
aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: |
Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |