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3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONE

3-Methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is a member of cyclohexenones.

Molecular structure

Definition

3-Methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is a member of cyclohexenones.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 6P422HTI94 · registered name 3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

3-METHYL-5-PROPYL-2-CYCLOHEXENONEINCI2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-5-propyl-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
3720-16-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
223-069-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80863256
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID30811904
IUPAC
3-Methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Molecular formula
C10H16O
Molecular weight
152.237 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Flash point
&amp, gt, 100 ℃
Molecular weight
132.24 (est.)

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

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.

See all 2 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: no guideline available
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 438 (Isolated Chicken Eye Test Method for Identifying Ocular Corrosives and Severe Irritants) [before 26 July 2013] according to EU method B.48 (Isolated chicken eye test method for identifying occular corrosives and severe irritants) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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