Fragrance
METHYL 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cyclic ester fragrance ingredient with green-woody notes. PubChem shows no skin/eye hazards but flags mild aquatic toxicity, so it's used at low fragrance concentrations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides green/woody fragrance note
- No GHS skin or eye irritation flags
- Used at trace fragrance concentrations
Known concerns
- H412 — harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (in ~48% of reports)
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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