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Polycyclic fragrance ester

HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-5-YL PIVALATE

CAS 68039-45-2
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A polycyclic terpene ester used in perfumery for woody fragrance accents. Used only at trace levels in finished products, with safety governed by IFRA usage standards rather than broad cosmetic-skin data.

Skin benefits

  • Woody-floral fragrance ingredient
  • Used at trace levels in fine fragrance and personal care

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology beyond IFRA dossiers
  • Potential for skin sensitization typical of polycyclic fragrance esters
  • Persistent and bioaccumulative concern for some methanoindene structures
  • Should respect IFRA usage limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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