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2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANONE.

Optional CAS 1728-46-7 / PERFUMING

A fragrance ingredient with woody, camphoraceous, and minty aromatic properties commonly used to enhance scent profiles in skincare formulations. This organic compound provides olfactory lift to functional products while maintaining compatibility across multiple skin types at low concentrations.

fragrance

Science

Functions exclusively as a perfuming agent, contributing aromatic enhancement to formulations through its distinctive woody-minty scent profile without demonstrated skin-active benefits beyond fragrance.


Research

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.15–0.52%
Optimal

0.16%

Key findings

  1. 01 RIFM safety assessment (2021) established concentration thresholds based on systemic toxicity and sensitization parameters with NESIL of 350 μg/cm²

Transparency

Not commonly dusted

As a fragrance component, dusting is not applicable since aromatic enhancement requires meaningful concentrations to achieve sensory impact


The Formula

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 4 – 6
0 7 14

Stability

Exhibits high volatility with steam-distillable properties and sublimation potential under heat exposure, requiring sealed storage in ventilated conditions

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0.16%
Sensitization risk Low

RIFM and IFRA assessment confirms non-genotoxic and non-clastogenic profile with category-specific limits: 0.038% for leave-on facial moisturizers, 0.16% for fingertip-applied products


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

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A well-tolerated fragrance ingredient suitable for non-sensitive skin types when aesthetic enhancement is desired over functional benefits.


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