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BETA-METHYL-CYCLODODECANEETHANOL

CAS 118562-73-5
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A macrocyclic fragrance alcohol with environmental hazard warnings; classified as hazardous to aquatic life and a skin/eye irritant under EU regulations.

Beta-methyl-cyclododecaneethanol is a macrocyclic fragrance ingredient with a musky scent profile. It carries EU hazard classifications H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H400 (acute aquatic hazard, very toxic), and H410 (chronic aquatic hazard, very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects). It requires specific labeling under CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008) and may be subject to use restrictions under EU Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation due to its aquatic toxicity profile.

Skin benefits

  • Provides long-lasting musky fragrance in cosmetic products
  • Used as a fragrance fixative

Known concerns

  • Hazardous to aquatic environment (H400, H410)
  • Skin irritant (H315)
  • Eye irritant (H319)
  • Macrocyclic musks have been under regulatory review in EU for environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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