Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone

INCI: DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYL TERT-BUTYL KETONE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — request from supplier
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not individually restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cyclohexenyl enone structural alert present. The bulky tert-butyl group may sterically hinder Michael addition, potentially reducing sensitization risk versus methyl analog, but this is theoretical without supporting data. No public RIFM monograph available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?

Cyclohexenyl enone structural alert present. The bulky tert-butyl group may sterically hinder Michael addition, potentially reducing sensitization risk versus methyl analog, but this is theoretical without supporting data. No public RIFM monograph available. The EU classifies Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone allowed in the EU?

Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone do in cosmetics?

Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — request from supplier.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylcyclohexenyl Tert-Butyl Ketone?

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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