Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol

INCI: METHYL-ISOPROPYLCYCLOHEXANOL

CAS Number
Not confirmed in search results; structurally analogous to menthol isomers (menthol = 5-methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexanol, CAS 89-78-1) but this INCI refers to a distinct positional isomer
Function
Fragrance (perfuming) - minty/cooling aromatic profile
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not on any prohibited or restricted list

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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; potential mild skin irritation; standard fragrance precautions apply. A cyclohexanol derivative with methyl and isopropyl substituents; structurally related to menthol-type terpene alcohols; provides cooling/minty nuances in fragrance compositions

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol safe in cosmetics?

Low acute toxicity expected; potential mild skin irritation; standard fragrance precautions apply. A cyclohexanol derivative with methyl and isopropyl substituents; structurally related to menthol-type terpene alcohols; provides cooling/minty nuances in fragrance compositions The EU classifies Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol do in cosmetics?

Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol functions as: Fragrance (perfuming) - minty/cooling aromatic profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in search results; structurally analogous to menthol isomers (menthol = 5-methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexanol, CAS 89-78-1) but this INCI refers to a distinct positional isomer.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl-Isopropylcyclohexanol?

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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