Is Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate
INCI: ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-OXO-6-PENTYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate (CAS Verify via PubChem CID 100968 — multiple CAS entries exist for stereoisomers [^1_10]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / synthetic intermediate. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify via PubChem CID 100968 — multiple CAS entries exist for stereoisomers [^1_10]
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Function
Fragrance / synthetic intermediate
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Uncertain — no specific CFR listing found
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl 2-Methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-enecarboxylate functions as: Fragrance / synthetic intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via PubChem CID 100968 — multiple CAS entries exist for stereoisomers [^1_10].
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