Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol

INCI: TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENOL

CAS Number
54345-59-4 (2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol) or 470-99-5 (3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol / isophorol) depending on isomer
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Multiple positional isomers exist โ€” verify exact CAS for regulatory filings; standard terpene alcohol precautions apply

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol safe in cosmetics?

Multiple positional isomers exist โ€” verify exact CAS for regulatory filings; standard terpene alcohol precautions apply The EU classifies Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54345-59-4 (2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol) or 470-99-5 (3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol / isophorol) depending on isomer.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol?

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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