Cosmetic Ingredient

8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene

Also known as: 2-Octene, 8-ethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-, BRN 4369523, Citronellyl ethyl ether, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenyl ethyl ether, EINECS 274-222-3 (+1 more)

CAS 69929-16-4

8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene (CAS 69929-16-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
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 11 fields
Name
8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene
CAS Number
69929-16-4
Molecular Formula
C12H24O
InChI Key
AUAWLMMUJFEVCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
184.182715
Synonyms
2-Octene, 8-ethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-BRN 4369523Citronellyl ethyl ether3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenyl ethyl etherEINECS 274-222-38-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctene-2

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Fragrance

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA

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
restricted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene?

8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including IFRA Transparency. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Citronellyl Ethyl Ether. 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 8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene 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 8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene used outside industrial chemicals?

8-Ethoxy-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene also appears in cosmetics databases.