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HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-5-YL PIVALATE

CAS 68039-45-2
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fragrance ester from hexahydro-methanoinden-5-ol and pivalic acid, used as a perfume ingredient.

Hexahydro-methanoinden-5-yl pivalate is a fragrance ester formed from hexahydro-methanoinden-5-ol and pivalic (trimethylacetic) acid, used as a perfume component for its herbal-floral odor profile. Pivalate esters are generally stable in cosmetic formulations due to steric bulk of the trimethylacetyl group resisting hydrolysis. It is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions but must be declared as a fragrance ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ester with floral-herbal scent
  • Used as perfume ingredient

Known concerns

  • Potential fragrance allergen

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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