OriginCyclohexyl methacrylate is synthesized from methacrylic acid and cyclohexanol, members of the acrylic monomer chemical family. It is produced through esterification, where methacrylic acid reacts with cyclohexanol under catalytic conditions to form the ester linkage.
2-Propenoic Acid, 2-methyl-, Cyclohexyl Ester
Formula
C10H16O2
Mol. Weight
168.23
CAS #
101-43-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Sensitizer in Testing
1 study / 1 sensitizing / reactions moderate (CIR 339)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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