Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate

INCI: DIMETHYL-5-HEXENYL ACETATE

CAS Number
38228-51-2 (EC: 253-840-7)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicity data; ester hydrolysis expected to yield low-toxicity alcohol and acetic acid; TTC approach may be acceptable for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicity data; ester hydrolysis expected to yield low-toxicity alcohol and acetic acid; TTC approach may be acceptable for CPSR. The EU classifies Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38228-51-2 (EC: 253-840-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate?

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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