Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde

INCI: DIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBALDEHYDE

CAS Number
27939-60-2 (isomer unspecified); 68039-49-6 (2,4-dimethyl isomer)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700/720; also GRAS-adjacent for flavoring (FDA)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU due to aquatic toxicity with long-lasting effects; not genotoxic; NOAEL (reproductive) = 500 mg/kg/day; permitted in US.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU due to aquatic toxicity with long-lasting effects; not genotoxic; NOAEL (reproductive) = 500 mg/kg/day; permitted in US. The EU classifies Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27939-60-2 (isomer unspecified); 68039-49-6 (2,4-dimethyl isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde?

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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