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Fragrance ether

2-ETHOXY-2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-9-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.3.1]NONANE

CAS 68845-00-1
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

This ethoxylated trimethyl methylene bicyclononane is a niche woody fragrance molecule used in trace amounts. It is not widely studied and is reserved for perfumery applications.

Skin benefits

  • Provides distinctive woody-pine note in fragrance compositions
  • Bicyclic ether often used at very low ppm in perfume bases

Known concerns

  • Limited published toxicology and sensitisation data
  • Ether-aldehyde-like structure may have allergen potential
  • Use typically restricted to trace perfumery levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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