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METHOXY-ISOPROPYL-METHYLCYCLOHEXENE

4-(2-Methoxypropan-2-yl)-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII J85U4SDI1I · registered name METHYL .ALPHA.-TERPINYL ETHER · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

4-(2-Methoxypropan-2-yl)-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

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

METHOXY-ISOPROPYL-METHYLCYCLOHEXENEINCICyclohexene, 4-(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)-1-methyl-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
14576-08-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
238-620-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID9041819
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID7021819
IUPAC
4-(2-Methoxypropan-2-yl)-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene
Molecular formula
C11H20O
Molecular weight
168.28 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 16 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.

  • Fragrance13
  • Deodorizer2
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

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
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) 1992 according to EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation) 2003
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Linked databases 11