Is Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate
INCI: METHYL TRANS-1,4-DIMETHYL-CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLATE
Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS Not confirmed from available sources - requires CosIng database verification) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (based on structural class - cyclohexane ester fragrance compounds). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed from available sources - requires CosIng database verification
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Function
Fragrance (based on structural class - cyclohexane ester fragrance compounds)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Likely allowed; no known specific restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate allowed in the EU?
Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate do in cosmetics?
Methyl trans-1,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanecarboxylate functions as: Fragrance (based on structural class - cyclohexane ester fragrance compounds). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available sources - requires CosIng database verification.
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