Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone

INCI: ISOPROPYL-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE (AS LISTED IN COSING)

CAS Number
Not confirmed from available databases - likely a terpenoid ketone (structurally related to menthone/pulegone family)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent) - based on its structural class
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific prohibition identified; falls under general fragrance ingredient allowance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available safety data. No verified RIFM or CIR safety assessment was retrieved. Structurally analogous to menthone-type compounds; standard ketone/terpenoid precautions apply (potential skin sensitization, hepatotoxicity concerns at high doses for pulegone-type analogs).. Cyclohexanone with isopropyl and methyl substituents; terpenoid ketone character. Same recommendation as \#9 - verify CAS and full safety profile through CosIng or your supplier's SDS/technical dossier befor...

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available safety data. No verified RIFM or CIR safety assessment was retrieved. Structurally analogous to menthone-type compounds; standard ketone/terpenoid precautions apply (potential skin sensitization, hepatotoxicity concerns at high doses for pulegone-type analogs).. Cyclohexanone with isopropyl and methyl substituents; terpenoid ketone character. Same recommendation as \#9 - verify CAS and full safety profile through CosIng or your supplier's SDS/technical dossier befor... The EU classifies Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone allowed in the EU?

Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent) - based on its structural class. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available databases - likely a terpenoid ketone (structurally related to menthone/pulegone family).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl-Methylcyclohexanone?

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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