8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene

INCI: 8-METHOXY-2,6-DIMETHYLOCT-2-ENE

CAS Number
55915-70-3
Function
Perfuming (fresh, rosy, citrus)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; standard fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Methyl ether fragrance with good safety profile; chemically stable colorless clear liquid at โ‰ฅ95% purity.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene safe in cosmetics?

Methyl ether fragrance with good safety profile; chemically stable colorless clear liquid at โ‰ฅ95% purity. The EU classifies 8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene allowed in the EU?

8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene do in cosmetics?

8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene functions as: Perfuming (fresh, rosy, citrus). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55915-70-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for 8-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethyloct-2-Ene?

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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