What is it?
(Z)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
What does it do?
Alpha-Damascone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Alpha-Damascone is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 157). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpha-Damascone?
Alpha-Damascone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Z)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
Is Alpha-Damascone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Alpha-Damascone is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Alpha-Damascone do in cosmetic products?
Alpha-Damascone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Alpha-Damascone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Alpha-Damascone is 23726-94-5 / 43052-87-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010