Is 2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal safe in cosmetics?
2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal
INCI: 2-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENYL)-2-BUTENAL
2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal (CAS 30390-50-2 (positional isomer of \#5; 2-cyclohexenyl variant)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (ionone-type). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
30390-50-2 (positional isomer of \#5; 2-cyclohexenyl variant)
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Function
Fragrance (ionone-type)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
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-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal allowed in the EU?
2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal do in cosmetics?
2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl)-2-Butenal functions as: Fragrance (ionone-type). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 30390-50-2 (positional isomer of \#5; 2-cyclohexenyl variant).
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