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TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL ACRYLATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII QQ3S6CM5VF · registered name ISOPHORYL ACRYLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

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

TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL ACRYLATEINCI2-Propenoic acid, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
86178-38-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID30888671
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID301027947
IUPAC
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C12H20O2
Molecular weight
196.29 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid
Melting/freezing point
-94.8 ℃(101.3kPa)
Initial boiling point and range
226.1 ℃(101.3kPa)
Flash point
299 ℃(101.325kPa)
Vapour pressure
12.8 ㎩ (25℃)
Water solubility
18.3 ㎎/ℓ (20℃)
Relative density
0.93 (20℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
4.47~4.6 (20 °C pH 4.5 ~ 5)
Molecular weight
196.29

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: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 7 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.

  • Intermediate2
  • Photosensitive agent2
  • Solvent2
  • Film former1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 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.

See all 2 studies
  • Low to Moderate Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) 2010
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · other guideline: EU method B.47 (In vitro eye irritation) according to other guideline: OECD guideline 437 (In vitro eye irritation) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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