Allowed in EU

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

gamma,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-propan-1-ol

What does it do?

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol 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 Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol?

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. gamma,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-propan-1-ol

Is Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol do in cosmetic products?

Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methylcyclohexenyl Butanol is 15760-18-6.

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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