Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol
INCI: TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-METHANETHIOL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Thiol compounds have very low odor thresholds; used at trace levels which inherently provides wide safety margins; standard thiol handling precautions (oxidation, stability)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol safe in cosmetics?
Thiol compounds have very low odor thresholds; used at trace levels which inherently provides wide safety margins; standard thiol handling precautions (oxidation, stability) The EU classifies Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol allowed in the EU?
Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol do in cosmetics?
Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol functions as: Fragrance ingredient — known as "Grapefruit Mercaptan". It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71159-90-5 (α,α,4-trimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methanethiol) ; R-enantiomer: 83150-78-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanethiol?
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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