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Banned fragrance compound

ISOPROPYL-METHYLBICYCLOOCTENE-CARBALDEHYDE

CAS 67890-79-3
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A bicyclic aldehyde fragrance material with green floral character. Banned in EU cosmetics under recent omnibus regulations because of reproductive toxicity classification.

Skin benefits

  • Used historically as a fragrance ingredient with green floral notes
  • No essential function unique to this molecule

Known concerns

  • Classified as reproductive toxicant category 1B under EU CLP
  • Listed as prohibited in cosmetics under EU Annex II
  • Subject to omnibus regulation removing it from the EU market
  • Recognized fragrance allergen and skin sensitizer
  • Many safer fragrance alternatives exist

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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