Carvone
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one
What does it do?
Carvone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Carvone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carvone?
Carvone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one
Is Carvone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carvone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carvone do in cosmetic products?
Carvone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Carvone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carvone is 6485-40-1 / 99-49-0 / 2244-16-8.
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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