Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
What does it do?
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 90). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone?
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Is Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone do in cosmetic products?
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is 127-51-5.
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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: 12/07/2019