The Basics On Alpha Isomethyl Ionone
What is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone?
Alpha isomethyl ionone is a fragrance ingredient that must be listed on products that contain it due to its risk of causing a sensitized reaction.
What are other names for Alpha Isomethyl Ionone?
1-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)PENT-1-EN-3-ONE, 1PENTEN3ONE, 1(2,6,6TRIMETHYL2CYCLOHEXEN1YL), 3-BUTEN-2-ONE, 3-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-, 3-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)- 3-BUTEN-2-ONE, 3-METHYL-4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-3-BUTEN-2-ONE, 3BUTEN2ONE, 3METHYL4(2,6,6TRIMETHYL2CYCLOHEXEN1YL), 4-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-3-METHYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE, ALPHA-ISO-METHYLIONONE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ALPHA-METHYL IONONE, CETONE, and ISOMETHYL-A -IONONE
What is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, bubble baths, hair care products, moisturizers, perfumes and colognes, shampoos and skin care products. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is used as a fragrance ingredient .
How Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is classified
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Alpha Isomethyl Ionone during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone During Pregnancy
What we know about using Alpha Isomethyl Ionone while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No published developmental or reproductive toxicity studies were discovered and no unpublished data were submitted.
General safety info about Alpha Isomethyl Ionone from CIR
Many of amelis virginiana (witch hazel)-derived ingredients are reported to function as astringents and skin-conditioning agents – miscellaneous in cosmetics. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the data relevant to the safety of these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing the same constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. With Hamamelis virginiana-derived ingredients, the Panel was concerned about the presence of geraniol and the oxidation products of linalool in cosmetics. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities. The Panel concluded that Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)-derived ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
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Products where you might find Alpha Isomethyl Ionone
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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