2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde

INCI: 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENE-1-ACETALDEHYDE

CAS Number
472-64-0
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually regulated; covered under fragrance exemption. No pre-market approval required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Structural isomer (CAS 472-66-2) exists for the 1-cyclohexene variant - ensure correct isomer specification in formulation docs . Aldehyde functional group may cause irritation at higher concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Structural isomer (CAS 472-66-2) exists for the 1-cyclohexene variant - ensure correct isomer specification in formulation docs . Aldehyde functional group may cause irritation at higher concentrations The EU classifies 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde allowed in the EU?

2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde do in cosmetics?

2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 472-64-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde?

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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