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ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-OXO-6-PENTYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE

CAS 59151-19-8
66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic cyclohexenecarboxylate ester used as a fragrance ingredient, it is classified as harmful to aquatic life and should be handled with environmental precautions in cosmetic formulations.

This cyclohexene derivative functions as a fragrance ingredient imparting warm, amber-like notes to cosmetic products. It carries the EU GHS hazard classification H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects), placing it among fragrance substances of environmental concern. While not a skin sensitiser itself, its aquatic toxicity profile restricts its concentration in rinse-off products.

Known concerns

  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
  • Environmental hazard — concentration limits apply in rinse-off formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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