Is 3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE safe in cosmetics?
3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE
3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE (CAS 3720-16-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as 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
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
InChIKey
URQMEZRQHLCJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
fragrance
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE allowed in the EU?
3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE do in cosmetics?
3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3720-16-9.
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