cis-Dihydrocarvone

INCI: CIS-DIHYDROCARVONE

CAS Number
3792-53-8
Function
Fragrance / Flavoring Agent (mint, herbal note)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) as dihydrocarvone

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Structurally related to carvone (known allergen at high concentrations); low water solubility (273 mg/L estimated).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cis-Dihydrocarvone safe in cosmetics?

Structurally related to carvone (known allergen at high concentrations); low water solubility (273 mg/L estimated). The EU classifies cis-Dihydrocarvone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is cis-Dihydrocarvone allowed in the EU?

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

What does cis-Dihydrocarvone do in cosmetics?

cis-Dihydrocarvone functions as: Fragrance / Flavoring Agent (mint, herbal note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3792-53-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for cis-Dihydrocarvone?

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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