Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®)

INCI: TETRAHYDRO-DIMETHYLNAPHTHYL-PROPAN-1-ONE

CAS Number
74499-60-8
Function
Fragrance – macrocyclic musk-type ketone
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; TSCA listed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic musk class – monitor for environmental bioaccumulation potential

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic musk class – monitor for environmental bioaccumulation potential The EU classifies Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) allowed in the EU?

Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) do in cosmetics?

Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®) functions as: Fragrance – macrocyclic musk-type ketone. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 74499-60-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydro-dimethylnaphthyl-propan-1-one (Muscenone®)?

adequate 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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