Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate

INCI: ETHYL 2-(DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYLMETHYL)AMINOBENZOATE

CAS Number
Requires verification — not found in standard RIFM/CosIng databases during this review
Function
Fragrance (likely Schiff-base-type fixative; anthranilic acid derivative)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Uncertain — aminobenzoate esters used as UV filters are regulated under 21 CFR 352 (OTC sunscreen); if used solely as fragrance, no specific restriction applies

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

RED FLAG: Aromatic amine structural alert. PABA-class aminobenzoates have documented photosensitization and photomutagenicity concerns. CAS must be confirmed before any formulation. Requires HRIPT/LLNA data, phototoxicity testing, and formal SCCS-style assessment. Do NOT use without full tox package.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

RED FLAG: Aromatic amine structural alert. PABA-class aminobenzoates have documented photosensitization and photomutagenicity concerns. CAS must be confirmed before any formulation. Requires HRIPT/LLNA data, phototoxicity testing, and formal SCCS-style assessment. Do NOT use without full tox package. The EU classifies Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate functions as: Fragrance (likely Schiff-base-type fixative; anthranilic acid derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Requires verification — not found in standard RIFM/CosIng databases during this review.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 2-(Dimethylcyclohexenylmethyl)aminobenzoate?

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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