Fragrance
TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A simple trimethyl-substituted cyclohexanol giving menthol-like fresh notes. Low-reactivity alicyclic alcohol with a clean safety record.
Trimethylcyclohexanol (CAS 116-02-9) is a saturated alicyclic alcohol structurally related to menthol, used for fresh, minty-cool, herbal fragrance character. Saturated alcohols of this type are among the least reactive functional groups in perfumery and carry correspondingly mild safety profiles: no sensitization concern in the parent structure, limited to mild eye/skin irritation at neat concentrations. RIFM/IFRA cover its use. Not an EU Annex III declared fragrance allergen. Good tier placement reflects standard perfumery use with solid supporting data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Menthol-like fresh note
- Low-reactivity alcohol
- Formulation-stable
Known concerns
- Mild neat irritation
- Fragrance allergen load
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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