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BUTENYLIDENE-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII ZY0HOK56PM · registered name MEGASTIGMATRIENONE · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

BUTENYLIDENE-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENONEINCI2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 4-(2-butenylidene)-3,5,5-trimethyl-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
13215-88-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
236-187-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20863497
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID40812104
IUPAC
4-(But-2-en-1-ylidene)-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Molecular formula
C13H18O
Molecular weight
190.286 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Clear to pale yellowish liquid, Fruity floral tobacco-like aroma
Boiling point
95-110 °C (< 1 mm Hg)
Solubility
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water · Soluble (in ethanol)
Density
0.985-1.005

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 4 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.

  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Fragrance2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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