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
- cleaning
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one
CAS 7779-30-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “1-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENYL-1-PENTEN-3-ONE”.
Also known as 1-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXENYL-1-PENTEN-3-ONE · 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one · (1E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)Pent-1-en-3-one · 1-(2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one · 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one · 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)pent-1-en-3-one
Show all 12 names
1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one · 1-penten-3-one, 1-(2,6,6- trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)- · 5-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-3-one · Methyl-alpha-ionone · PENT-1-EN-3-ONE, 1-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)- · alpha-methyl ionone
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. 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one. 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 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one 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 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
8
Named organisations
6
Personal careCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
PerfumingFragranceFlavouring
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one are shown first. Their ingredient lists include 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
