Fragrance Ingredient
3,5-DIETHYLDIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
3,5-Diethyldimethylcyclohexenone is a specialty fragrance ketone with woody or fruity character, used in fine fragrance and personal care perfumes at low IFRA-typical usage levels for safety control.
Skin benefits
- Cyclohexenone fragrance ingredient with woody or fruity facets
- Useful in perfumery for body and depth in compositions
- Effective at low concentrations in fragrance bases
Known concerns
- Limited published toxicology for this specific isomer
- Potential fragrance sensitization typical of cyclohexenone class
- Alpha-beta unsaturated ketone is structurally reactive (Michael acceptor)
- May be IFRA-restricted in some applications
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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