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ISOPROPYLCYCLOHEXANOL.

Questionable CAS 4621-04-9 / PERFUMING

Isopropylcyclohexanol is a synthetic ingredient primarily functioning as a perfuming agent and solvent within cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Its role is predominantly to enhance the sensory experience of a product by contributing to its fragrance profile.

Summary

Perfuming Solvent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates primarily as a cosmetic excipient, serving as a fragrance component to impart scent and acting as a solvent to aid in the dissolution and dispersion of other ingredients. There is no identified active mechanism by which it directly contributes therapeutic or beneficial effects to the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

No specific optimal pH range for stability has been identified for Isopropylcyclohexanol.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not conducted a specific safety assessment for Isopropylcyclohexanol. While recognized by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) as a fragrance component, PubChem's GHS classification for 4-Isopropylcyclohexanol indicates it is a skin irritant and can cause serious eye damage.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Due to its primary role as a fragrance agent and solvent, coupled with its classification as a skin irritant and lack of direct skin benefits, Isopropylcyclohexanol's inclusion in precision skincare formulations is questionable.

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