Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate
INCI: 3,6-DIMETHYL-3-OCTYL ACETATE
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate (CAS 60763-42-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Perfuming agent with floral, fruity, sweet, and woody odor profile. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent with floral, fruity, sweet, and woody odor profile
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3,6-dimethyloctan-3-yl acetate
InChIKey
JFKHPWLOPZASHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 12960 | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent with floral, fruity, sweet, and woody odor profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60763-42-0.
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