Fragrance
HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-6-YL PIVALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polycyclic pivalate ester with woody-fruity character. Pivalates are among the most stable ester classes — low reactivity on skin.
Hexahydro-methanoinden-6-yl pivalate (CAS 68039-44-1) is a bicyclic alcohol esterified with pivalic acid. Pivalate (2,2-dimethylpropanoate) esters are sterically hindered and among the most hydrolytically stable ester classes in cosmetic chemistry, giving them excellent formulation stability and low reactivity on skin. Used in perfumery for woody-fruity fragrance effects. Public CIR/SCCS monographs are limited; RIFM/IFRA cover industry use. Good tier (80) balances favorable ester chemistry with thin public documentation.
Function
Skin benefits
- Woody-fruity fragrance note
- Highly stable pivalate ester
- Low-reactivity structure
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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