HEXAHYDRO-DIMETHYL-METHANO-INDEN-5-OL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic fragrance alcohol with a woody-sandalwood odor character, used as a perfume ingredient.
Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol is a synthetic fragrance alcohol with a woody-sandalwood odor character, used as a perfume ingredient in cosmetic products. The fully saturated tricyclic structure provides stability against oxidation during storage. It is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions, though like all fragrance compounds it must be declared in the ingredient list when present above declaration thresholds.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient with woody-sandalwood character
Known concerns
- Potential fragrance allergen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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