1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate

INCI: 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXYL ACETATE

CAS Number
80-26-2 (α-terpinyl acetate)
Function
Perfuming (herbal/lavender character; ester of terpineol)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS as flavor/fragrance

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No major concerns; no IFRA restriction; stable ester with low reactivity

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

No major concerns; no IFRA restriction; stable ester with low reactivity The EU classifies 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does 1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

1-Methyl-4-methylvinyl-cyclohexyl Acetate functions as: Perfuming (herbal/lavender character; ester of terpineol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80-26-2 (α-terpinyl acetate).

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

not established 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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