Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate

INCI: METHYL 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
28043-10-9
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited or restricted; classified as fragrance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low acute toxicity expected for this ester class; subject to IFRA standards for fragrance use levels. A cyclohexene methyl ester - patented for use in perfume compositions; provides fresh, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous nuances; the gem-dimethyl group at C-6 contributes to chemical stability

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Low acute toxicity expected for this ester class; subject to IFRA standards for fragrance use levels. A cyclohexene methyl ester - patented for use in perfume compositions; provides fresh, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous nuances; the gem-dimethyl group at C-6 contributes to chemical stability The EU classifies Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate allowed in the EU?

Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate do in cosmetics?

Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28043-10-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-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.

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