Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol

INCI: METHYLCYCLOHEXENYL BUTANOL

CAS Number
15760-18-6
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

IFRA assessment shows no restrictions across all 12 IFRA product categories (including baby products, lip products, and spray applications). Terpene alcohol with a floral-woody character; molecular formula C₁₁H₂₀O; excellent safety profile across all application categories including leave-on and rinse-off products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol safe in cosmetics?

IFRA assessment shows no restrictions across all 12 IFRA product categories (including baby products, lip products, and spray applications). Terpene alcohol with a floral-woody character; molecular formula C₁₁H₂₀O; excellent safety profile across all application categories including leave-on and rinse-off products The EU classifies Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol allowed in the EU?

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol do in cosmetics?

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15760-18-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol?

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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