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Fragrance

ISOPROPYL-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

CAS 499-70-7
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A synthetic minty-herbal fragrance ingredient (a methyl-isopropyl cyclohexanone). Used in trace amounts in perfumes; no major safety alerts but data is thin so we land it mid-tier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides minty/herbal fragrance note
  • Adds aromatic complexity in formulation

Known concerns

  • Potential skin sensitiser at higher levels
  • Limited public toxicology data
  • IFRA-restricted aroma chemical

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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