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Fragrance ketone

METHOXY-TETRAMETHYL-CYCLOHEXENYL METHYL KETONE

CAS 16556-48-2
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A methoxy cyclohexenyl methyl ketone used as a woody amber fragrance ingredient. Limited safety data and the sensitisation potential common to fragrance ketones support a cautious orange tier.

Skin benefits

  • Provides a woody amber fragrance note in fine perfumery
  • Imparts a unique olfactive profile to compositions

Known concerns

  • IFRA evaluation may restrict its use due to skin sensitisation potential
  • Limited published cosmetic safety data
  • Cyclohexenyl ketones can be allergens in fragrance-sensitive users
  • No specific SCCS opinion published for this compound

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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