Fragrance ingredient
METHYLPENTENYL-CYCLOHEXENE-1-METHYL ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic acetate ester fragrance ingredient used at low levels for floral-fruity notes. Limited specific safety data and broad fragrance-class sensitization concerns warrant caution.
Skin benefits
- Synthetic fragrance ester providing floral-fruity notes
- Used at low percentages in perfume compositions
- Adds olfactory complexity to formulations
Known concerns
- Fragrance ingredients are common skin sensitizers
- Limited public safety data on this specific molecule
- Allergy and contact dermatitis risk in fragrance class
- Not labeled individually under EU 26-allergen rule but still potentially sensitizing
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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