Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone

INCI: BUTENYLIDENETRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE

CAS Number
13215-88-8
Function
Fragrance (tobacco-type odor, also known as Tabanon)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate per RIFM assessment at recommended use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl presents structural alert for skin sensitization; must comply with IFRA use limits; patch testing recommended for leave-on products at higher concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone safe in cosmetics?

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl presents structural alert for skin sensitization; must comply with IFRA use limits; patch testing recommended for leave-on products at higher concentrations The EU classifies Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone allowed in the EU?

Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone do in cosmetics?

Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone functions as: Fragrance (tobacco-type odor, also known as Tabanon). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13215-88-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butenylidene-Trimethylcyclohexenone?

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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