Cyclotetradecanone

INCI: CYCLOTETRADECANONE

CAS Number
3603-99-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient (macrocyclic musk ketone)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. Permitted for use in cosmetics; no specific restrictions.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low concern profile for macrocyclic musks generally. Potential skin sensitization at high concentrations typical of fragrance ingredients. IFRA may set use-level guidelines for related macrocyclic ketones.. 14-membered ring cyclic ketone with musky odor character; molecular formula C₁₄H₂₆O, molecular mass 210.36. Structurally related to cyclopentadecanone (exaltone, a 15-membered ring musk used as a substitute for natural animal musk). Macrocyclic musks are generally considered more environme...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclotetradecanone safe in cosmetics?

Low concern profile for macrocyclic musks generally. Potential skin sensitization at high concentrations typical of fragrance ingredients. IFRA may set use-level guidelines for related macrocyclic ketones.. 14-membered ring cyclic ketone with musky odor character; molecular formula C₁₄H₂₆O, molecular mass 210.36. Structurally related to cyclopentadecanone (exaltone, a 15-membered ring musk used as a substitute for natural animal musk). Macrocyclic musks are generally considered more environme... The EU classifies Cyclotetradecanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclotetradecanone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclotetradecanone do in cosmetics?

Cyclotetradecanone functions as: Fragrance ingredient (macrocyclic musk ketone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3603-99-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclotetradecanone?

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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