Methyl Ionones
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
6-Methylionone,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one,1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one
What does it do?
Methyl Ionones is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Methyl Ionones 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 Methyl Ionones?
Methyl Ionones is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 6-Methylionone,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one,1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one
Is Methyl Ionones allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methyl Ionones is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methyl Ionones do in cosmetic products?
Methyl Ionones is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Methyl Ionones?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Ionones is 79-89-0, 127-43-5, 127-51-5, 1335-46-2, 7779-30-8.
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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: 20/10/2015