Fragrance

2,3,4,4A,5,6,7,8-OCTAHYDRO-2,5,5-TRIMETHYL-2-NAPHTHOL

CAS 643-53-8

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An octahydronaphthol used as a woody-amber fragrance ingredient. Standard fragrance-allergen caveats; safe at typical low percentages.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

Synthetic woody-amber fragrance ingredient
Stable in formulations
Used at low percentages

Known concerns

Fragrance-allergen risk
Possible mild skin irritation
Limited public cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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