Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

INCI: 2,4-DIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE

CAS Number
68039-49-6 (isomer mixture; commonly known as Triplal/Ligustral)
Function
Fragrance, Tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mandatory allergen declaration in EU; strong skin sensitizer; skin irritant; Eye Irrit. 2A (43.3%); aquatic toxicity flagged

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Mandatory allergen declaration in EU; strong skin sensitizer; skin irritant; Eye Irrit. 2A (43.3%); aquatic toxicity flagged The EU classifies 2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde allowed in the EU?

2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde do in cosmetics?

2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde functions as: Fragrance, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-49-6 (isomer mixture; commonly known as Triplal/Ligustral).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde?

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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