2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone

INCI: 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANONE

CAS Number
1728-46-7
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
none

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Expert Verdict

Cramer Class II expected; not genotoxic by structural analogy; camphoraceous-woody odor profile

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone safe in cosmetics?

Cramer Class II expected; not genotoxic by structural analogy; camphoraceous-woody odor profile The EU classifies 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone allowed in the EU?

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

What does 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone do in cosmetics?

2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanone functions as: Perfuming (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1728-46-7.

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

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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