Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone

INCI: METHYLCYCLOHEXENYLPROPYLCYCLOPENTANONE

CAS Number
69770-96-3
Function
Fragrance (sandalwood-type aroma compound) propyl)cyclopentanone)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; regulated under general cosmetic ingredient safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitizer at elevated concentrations; IFRA restricts maximum use levels by product category. Synthetic sandalwood-type odorant; viscous liquid with a warm, woody-fruity scent profile propyl)cyclopentanone)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitizer at elevated concentrations; IFRA restricts maximum use levels by product category. Synthetic sandalwood-type odorant; viscous liquid with a warm, woody-fruity scent profile propyl)cyclopentanone) The EU classifies Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone allowed in the EU?

Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone do in cosmetics?

Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone functions as: Fragrance (sandalwood-type aroma compound) propyl)cyclopentanone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69770-96-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylcyclohexenylpropylcyclopentanone?

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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