Allowed in EU

Neomenthol

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

What is it?

(1R, 2R, 5S)-rel-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol; (+-)-Neomenthol

What does it do?

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

EU regulatory status

Neomenthol 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 Neomenthol?

Neomenthol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (1R, 2R, 5S)-rel-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol; (+-)-Neomenthol

Is Neomenthol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Neomenthol do in cosmetic products?

Neomenthol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Neomenthol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Neomenthol is 3623-51-6.

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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: 02/03/2011