Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited public toxicological monographs. Standard fragrance ester precautions apply; may cause skin irritation at elevated concentrations.. Molecular formula C₈H₁₂O₂; unsaturated cyclopentane ester with a fruity/floral scent; used as a building block in specialty fragrances and polymer chemistry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate safe in cosmetics?
Limited public toxicological monographs. Standard fragrance ester precautions apply; may cause skin irritation at elevated concentrations.. Molecular formula C₈H₁₂O₂; unsaturated cyclopentane ester with a fruity/floral scent; used as a building block in specialty fragrances and polymer chemistry. The EU classifies Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming); also used in flavor and fragrance compounding. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40203-73-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Cyclopentylideneacetate?
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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