Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate
INCI: ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-OXO-6-PENTYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
α,β-unsaturated carbonyl is a known skin sensitization structural alert. ECHA C&L notifications include H317 (may cause allergic skin reaction) for related structures. The pentyl chain and ketone functionality resemble cannabinoid precursors — confirm regulatory intent and end-use. Full LLNA/DPRA and repeat-dose data required.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?
α,β-unsaturated carbonyl is a known skin sensitization structural alert. ECHA C&L notifications include H317 (may cause allergic skin reaction) for related structures. The pentyl chain and ketone functionality resemble cannabinoid precursors — confirm regulatory intent and end-use. Full LLNA/DPRA and repeat-dose data required. The EU classifies Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate functions as: Fragrance / synthetic intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via PubChem CID 100968 — multiple CAS entries exist for stereoisomers [^1_10].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate in your formulation.