Is 2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol safe in cosmetics?
2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol
INCI: 2-METHYL-5-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXANOL
2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol (CAS Likely in the dihydrocarveol/terpineol family (exact CAS requires confirmation – possibly 491-04-3 or isomer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (terpene alcohol, minty/herbal aroma). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Likely in the dihydrocarveol/terpineol family (exact CAS requires confirmation – possibly 491-04-3 or isomer)
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Function
Fragrance (terpene alcohol, minty/herbal aroma)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; terpene alcohols generally RIFM-assessed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol allowed in the EU?
2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol do in cosmetics?
2-Methyl-5-Methylvinyl-Cyclohexanol functions as: Fragrance (terpene alcohol, minty/herbal aroma). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely in the dihydrocarveol/terpineol family (exact CAS requires confirmation – possibly 491-04-3 or isomer).
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