Fragrance
EPOXYPINANE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A bicyclic terpene epoxide with woody-pine character. Terpene epoxides can be sensitizers; scored with caution.
Epoxypinane (pinane epoxide, CAS 6931-54-0) is a bicyclic terpene epoxide derived from pinene. In perfumery it contributes fresh pine/woody notes. Terpene epoxides and oxidation products are a known fragrance sensitizer class (limonene oxide, linalool oxide are established EU fragrance allergens). Epoxide functional group adds structural reactivity alert. Requires stabilized formulation and conservative use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Pine/woody fragrance note
Known concerns
- Terpene epoxide — class sensitizer potential
- Reactive epoxide group
- Storage/oxidation management needed
- Thin public dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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