Allowed in EU

Mixed Ionones

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

What is it?

4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-ene-1-yl)-but-3-ene-2-one / 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one / ionone; Cyclocitrylidenacetone, alpha- and beta-isomers

What does it do?

Mixed 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
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Mixed 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 Mixed Ionones?

Mixed Ionones is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-ene-1-yl)-but-3-ene-2-one / 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one / ionone; Cyclocitrylidenacetone, alpha- and beta-isomers

Is Mixed Ionones allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Mixed Ionones do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Mixed Ionones?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mixed Ionones is 14901-07-6 / 6901-97-9 / 8013-90-9.

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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