Isopropylmethylhexenol

INCI: ISOPROPYLMETHYLHEXENOL

CAS Number
Not confirmed in search results — requires verification against CosIng
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance. No CFR prohibition identified.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Insufficient publicly available toxicological data for standalone CPSR assessment. Structurally related to isopropylmethylhexenal (aldehyde form confirmed sensitizer); alcohol form expected less reactive but requires confirmation with actual data. Requires supplier SDS and RIFM access.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropylmethylhexenol safe in cosmetics?

Insufficient publicly available toxicological data for standalone CPSR assessment. Structurally related to isopropylmethylhexenal (aldehyde form confirmed sensitizer); alcohol form expected less reactive but requires confirmation with actual data. Requires supplier SDS and RIFM access. The EU classifies Isopropylmethylhexenol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropylmethylhexenol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropylmethylhexenol do in cosmetics?

Isopropylmethylhexenol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in search results — requires verification against CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropylmethylhexenol?

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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