Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate
INCI: METHYL TRIMETHYLHEXYLIDENE-AMINOBENZOATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard fragrance allergen risk; the aminobenzoate moiety can occasionally be associated with photosensitivity in structurally related compounds (note: this is the fragrance compound, not a UV filter).. Chemical name: methyl 2-[(3,5,5-trimethylhexylidene)amino]benzoate; Schiff base structure (imine linkage) combining an anthranilate ester with an isononanal-type aldehyde chain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Standard fragrance allergen risk; the aminobenzoate moiety can occasionally be associated with photosensitivity in structurally related compounds (note: this is the fragrance compound, not a UV filter).. Chemical name: methyl 2-[(3,5,5-trimethylhexylidene)amino]benzoate; Schiff base structure (imine linkage) combining an anthranilate ester with an isononanal-type aldehyde chain. The EU classifies Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-Aminobenzoate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67801-42-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Trimethylhexylidene-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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