Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate

INCI: METHYL METHYLUNDECYLIDENE-AMINOBENZOATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — CosIng-listed Schiff base fragrance
Function
Fragrance agent. Schiff base reaction product of a C12 aldehyde and methyl anthranilate.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. No specific CFR prohibition.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Schiff base hydrolysis may release 2-methylundecanal and methyl anthranilate. 2-Methylundecanal (CAS 110-41-8) is an EU Annex III fragrance allergen requiring label declaration above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off). Methyl anthranilate phototoxicity must be considered. Significant labeling implications apply.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Schiff base hydrolysis may release 2-methylundecanal and methyl anthranilate. 2-Methylundecanal (CAS 110-41-8) is an EU Annex III fragrance allergen requiring label declaration above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off). Methyl anthranilate phototoxicity must be considered. Significant labeling implications apply. The EU classifies Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate functions as: Fragrance agent. Schiff base reaction product of a C12 aldehyde and methyl anthranilate.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — CosIng-listed Schiff base fragrance.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Methylundecylidene-Aminobenzoate?

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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