Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate

INCI: TETRAMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-METHYL FORMATE

Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate (CAS 63649-51-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (Parfum). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.

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Function
Fragrance (Parfum)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

Formula
C12H20O2
MW
196.29 g/mol
PubChem CID
112703
IUPAC Name
1-(4,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)ethyl formate
InChIKey
LYXVXHDZNUEEGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate.

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Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate.

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Chemical Function

Fragrance

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate safe in cosmetics?

Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.

Is Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate allowed in the EU?

Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate do in cosmetics?

Tetramethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methyl formate functions as: Fragrance (Parfum). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63649-51-4.

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