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Methyl alpha-ionone isomers

CAS 1335-46-2

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Methyl alpha-ionone isomers in plain language

What it is

Also known as Methylionone · 6-Methylionone · Ionone, methyl- · Methyl ionone · Methy lonone · Methyl-alpha-cyclocitrilydenacetone; Iralia; Isoaldeine

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methyl ionone (mixture of isomers)

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.

  • Perfuming
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

What we know about this ingredient

EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Methyl alpha-ionone isomers appears in these published regulatory listings.

  • EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
    • Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Methyl alpha-ionone isomers. 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 Methyl alpha-ionone isomers yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

2 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Methyl alpha-ionone isomers; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.