3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone)

INCI: 3-METHYL-4-(2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENYL)-3-BUTEN-2-ONE

CAS Number
67801-29-0
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; generally recognized as safe for fragrance use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Structural similarity to ionones; IFRA use-level restrictions may apply for certain product categories

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) safe in cosmetics?

Structural similarity to ionones; IFRA use-level restrictions may apply for certain product categories The EU classifies 3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) allowed in the EU?

3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) do in cosmetics?

3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone) functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67801-29-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Methyl-4-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)-3-Buten-2-One (Methyl Iritone)?

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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