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2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBALDEHYDE

Beta-cyclocitral is a monoterpenoid formally derived from citral by cyclisation.

Molecular structure

Definition

Beta-cyclocitral is a monoterpenoid formally derived from citral by cyclisation. It is a volatile compound produced by a cyanobacteria. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 77Y0U2X29G · registered name .BETA.-CYCLOCITRAL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBALDEHYDEINCI1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
432-25-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
207-081-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7047142
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID5027142
IUPAC
2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Molecular formula
C10H16O
Molecular weight
152.237 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance2
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

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  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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