Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone

INCI: MERCAPTOISOPROPYL-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

CAS Number
38462-22-5
Function
Fragrance ingredient - sulfur-containing aroma compound contributing to perfume compositions.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed in cosmetics as a fragrance component; no specific prohibition.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Thiol (mercapto) functional group may present skin sensitization and irritation potential at elevated concentrations; characteristic sulfurous odor requires careful dosing.. Cyclohexanone-based sulfur compound; the mercapto group provides distinctive olfactory notes used in trace amounts in complex fragrance accords.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone safe in cosmetics?

Thiol (mercapto) functional group may present skin sensitization and irritation potential at elevated concentrations; characteristic sulfurous odor requires careful dosing.. Cyclohexanone-based sulfur compound; the mercapto group provides distinctive olfactory notes used in trace amounts in complex fragrance accords. The EU classifies Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone allowed in the EU?

Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone do in cosmetics?

Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone functions as: Fragrance ingredient - sulfur-containing aroma compound contributing to perfume compositions.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38462-22-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mercaptoisopropyl-5-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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