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Fragrance

2-CYCLOHEXENYL CYCLOHEXANONE

CAS 1502-22-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An unsaturated cyclohexenyl-cyclohexanone. The reactive enone group makes it a potential skin sensitiser, so cosmetic use is best limited to trace fragrance levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Solvent / fragrance intermediate
  • Resinous-woody note

Known concerns

  • Alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone reactivity
  • Potential skin sensitiser
  • Eye/skin irritant in concentrated form
  • Limited public cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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