2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol

INCI: 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL

CAS Number
13491-79-7 (with stereoisomers cis: 7214-18-8, trans: 5448-22-6)
Function
Perfuming (fragrance)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cramer Class I; not genotoxic; not PBT; not phototoxic; VoU 1โ€“10 MT/yr; PEC/PNEC <1

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol safe in cosmetics?

Cramer Class I; not genotoxic; not PBT; not phototoxic; VoU 1โ€“10 MT/yr; PEC/PNEC <1 The EU classifies 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol allowed in the EU?

2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol do in cosmetics?

2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13491-79-7 (with stereoisomers cis: 7214-18-8, trans: 5448-22-6).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol?

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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