Methoxyhexanethiol

INCI: METHOXYHEXANETHIOL

CAS Number
67952-57-2
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - regulated as a fragrance ingredient under general cosmetics safety provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Thiol compounds can cause skin irritation at high concentrations; extremely potent odorant requiring very low use levels; limited publicly available toxicological data as a standalone ingredient. 3-Methoxy-3-methylhexane-1-thiol; sulfur-containing fragrance compound with an intensely fruity/grapefruit-like character; one of the most potent odorants known, with detection thresholds in the parts-per-trillion range

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxyhexanethiol safe in cosmetics?

Thiol compounds can cause skin irritation at high concentrations; extremely potent odorant requiring very low use levels; limited publicly available toxicological data as a standalone ingredient. 3-Methoxy-3-methylhexane-1-thiol; sulfur-containing fragrance compound with an intensely fruity/grapefruit-like character; one of the most potent odorants known, with detection thresholds in the parts-per-trillion range The EU classifies Methoxyhexanethiol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxyhexanethiol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methoxyhexanethiol do in cosmetics?

Methoxyhexanethiol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67952-57-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxyhexanethiol?

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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