1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol

INCI: 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXANOL

CAS Number
7299-41-4 (trans-β-terpineol)
Function
Perfuming (monoterpene alcohol; lilac/pine character)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS as flavoring agent (21 CFR §182.60)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Susceptible to autoxidation forming hydroperoxides; store under nitrogen/with antioxidants; no IFRA restriction

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol safe in cosmetics?

Susceptible to autoxidation forming hydroperoxides; store under nitrogen/with antioxidants; no IFRA restriction The EU classifies 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol allowed in the EU?

1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol do in cosmetics?

1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol functions as: Perfuming (monoterpene alcohol; lilac/pine character). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7299-41-4 (trans-β-terpineol).

What is the Margin of Safety for 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexanol?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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