Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one

INCI: TETRAMETHYL-4-METHYLENEHEPTAN-2-ONE

CAS Number
81786-75-6 (alt: 81786-73-4)
Function
Fragrance (Parfum) – woody, floral
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ketone analog of ingredient \#7; limited standalone published data — assessed within structural group; woody/floral scent profile

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one safe in cosmetics?

Ketone analog of ingredient \#7; limited standalone published data — assessed within structural group; woody/floral scent profile The EU classifies Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one allowed in the EU?

Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one do in cosmetics?

Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one functions as: Fragrance (Parfum) – woody, floral. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 81786-75-6 (alt: 81786-73-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-one?

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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