Cosmetic Ingredient

Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene-

Also known as: EINECS 240-481-6

CAS 16429-07-5

Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- (CAS 16429-07-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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 7 fields
Name
Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene-
CAS Number
16429-07-5
DTXSID
DTXSID3066053
Molecular Formula
C12H20O
InChI Key
VDZBUTVYLIWRCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
180.151415
Synonyms
EINECS 240-481-6

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Fragrance

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene-?

Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, consumer_product. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- used in cosmetics?

Yes, Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2-Hexylidenecyclohexan-1-One ⚠️. 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 Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- come from?

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

Is Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- used outside industrial chemicals?

Cyclohexanone, 2-hexylidene- also appears in cosmetics databases.