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TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENYLBUTAN-2-ONE.

Questionable CAS 17283-81-7 / PERFUMING

TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENYLBUTAN-2-ONE functions primarily as a fragrance ingredient, contributing to the olfactory profile of a cosmetic product. It is also utilized as a masking agent to neutralize or conceal undesirable intrinsic odors from other formulation components.

Summary

Fragrance Masking

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound primarily operates by interacting with olfactory receptors, thereby imparting a specific scent to the product and effectively masking other ingredient odors.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENYLBUTAN-2-ONE has not yet been reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) expert panel. A closely related compound, (Z)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, is identified as a potential cause of allergic skin reactions. Information regarding this specific ingredient is somewhat contradictory; while some sources generally describe it as non-irritating, others note a likelihood of irritation, inflammation, or dryness.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

As an ingredient primarily for fragrance with no direct skin benefits and noted, albeit contradictory, potential for irritation and sensitization, its inclusion in precision skincare formulations is questionable.

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