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Fragrance

8-METHOXYETHOXY-2,6-DIMETHYLOCT-2-ENE

CAS 68039-24-7
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A terpenoid ether used as a synthetic fragrance ingredient. Used at low levels; sensitization potential is the main risk, like other fragrance terpenoids.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Floral-citrus fragrance ether
  • Used at low percentages
  • IFRA-restricted material

Known concerns

  • Possible skin sensitization (fragrance class)
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety review
  • Etherified terpenoid — oxidation products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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