Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
CAS 26171-78-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Menthyl phenylacetate”.
Also known as Menthyl phenylacetate · (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexyl phenylacetate · L-Menthyl phenylacetate · Menthol phenylacetate, (1R,3R,4S)-(-)-
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Benzeneacetic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
PerfumingFragranceFlavouring