Is 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone safe in cosmetics?
2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone
INCI: 2-HEPTYLIDENECYCLOPENTANONE
2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone (CAS 25677-40-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-pentylidenecyclohexan-1-one
InChIKey
KTETXLGRNPACFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 6750 | - | - |
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 448
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 448
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | banned | - | - |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone allowed in the EU?
2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone do in cosmetics?
2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25677-40-1.
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