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InventoryRef 4073115/10/2010

1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE

(+/-)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; trans-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene

1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/88 III/167 III/168.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
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1English and EU languages
Great BritainSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6876-12-6
CAS 6876-12-6PubChem CID 22831540

trans-Isolimonene

IUPAC name
(3S,6S)-3-methyl-6-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
Molecular formula
C10H16
Molecular weight
136.23 g/mol
Exact mass
136.125200510 Da
XLogP3
4.0
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

p-Mentha-2,8-diene, trans-EINECS 229-977-3RefChem:190657trans-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexeneIsolimonene, trans-(+)-(+)-3R-trans-Isolimonene(+)-(1R,4R)-trans-Isolimonene3-Isopropenyl-6-methyl-1-cyclohexene-, (3R-trans)-
3 more reported names
(3S,6S)-3-METHYL-6-(PROP-1-EN-2-YL)CYCLOHEX-1-ENE(3s-trans)-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl) cyclohexene(3S-trans)-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7705-14-8
CAS 7705-14-8PubChem CID 22311

1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene

Limonene is a monoterpene that is cyclohex-1-ene substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4 respectively. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a cycloalkene and a p-menthadiene. ChEBI

IUPAC name
1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
Molecular formula
C10H16
Molecular weight
136.23 g/mol
Exact mass
136.125200510 Da
XLogP3
3.4
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:1055817LIMONENEDipentene138-86-3CineneCajeputeneDL-LimoneneKautschin
16 more reported names
DipentenEulimenNesolLimonenp-Mentha-1,8-diene1,8-p-MenthadieneCajeputen(+/-)-LimoneneCinenalpha-LimoneneCyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-Flavor orangeOrange flavor1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexeneInactive limonene1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE

INCI name

1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE

Description

(+/-)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; trans-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40731
Imported identity
1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 88

Limonene

CAS: 138-86-3/ 7705-14-8; 5989-27-5; 5989-54-8
EC: 205-341-0/ 231-732-0; 227-813-5; 227-815-6

Key data

CAS
7705-14-8 / 6876-12-6
EC
231-732-0 / 229-977-3
Restriction
III/88 III/167 III/168
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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How 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE reads: "III/88 III/167 III/168". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 7705-14-8 / 6876-12-6 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for 1-METHYL-4-METHYLVINYL-CYCLOHEXENE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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