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
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl ester
CAS 88218-60-4
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
81752-87-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl ester in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Methyl dimethylmethylenecyclohexane carboxylate”.
Also known as Methyl dimethylmethylenecyclohexane carboxylate · Methyl 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexane-1-carboxylate · Methyl-2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-1-cyclohexanecarboxylate
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient.
- Skin conditioning
- Fragrance
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl 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 Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl 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 Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl 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 Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl ester in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
Skin conditioningFragranceConditionerDeodorant