Allowed in EU

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:

  • 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