Ethyl menthane carboxamide

Ethyl menthane carboxamide in plain language

What it is

Also known as ETHYL-2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANE carboxamide · Cyclohexanecarboxamide, N-ethyl-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)- · N-Ethyl-2-(isopropyl)-5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide · N-Ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane carboxamide · N-ETHYL-4-MENTHANE-3-CARBOXAMIDE · N-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexane-1-carboxamide

Show all 13 names

N-ethyl-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexane-1-carboxamide · N-ETHYL-5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE-CARBOXAMIDE · N-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide · N-Ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide · TRPM8 agonist WS-3 · UNII-6S7S02945H · WS-3

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a tonic.

• Tonic
• Flavouring agent
• Humectant
• Fragrance
• Flavouring

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinion3 entries

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 2 (FGE.86Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and arylalkyl amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) (EFSA CEF)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 1 (FGE.86Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) (EFSA CEF)Source →
  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, (FGE.86): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting). Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)Source →
• EU·CosIng·ActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.

  • Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agentJECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• 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.

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 2 (FGE.86Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and arylalkyl amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) (EFSA CEF)

    2015 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 1 (FGE.86Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) (EFSA CEF)

    2011 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, (FGE.86): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting). Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)

    2008 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

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• GGreenveil G
  Déodorant pure game
• AAdidas A
  After Sport Cool & AromaticAdidas · Hygiene
• YFyes for love YF
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• DIDear Irean, Guangzhou TOYOLY Biotechnology Co. ltd. DI
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