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Fragrance

OCTAHYDRO-METHOXY-TETRAMETHYL-METHANOAZULENE

CAS 67874-81-1
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polycyclic methoxy-ether used as a woody/ambery fragrance note. Limited public data on this specialty ingredient.

Octahydro-methoxy-tetramethyl-methanoazulene (CAS 67874-81-1) is a complex polycyclic methyl ether used at trace perfumery levels for woody/ambery character. Public toxicology data are sparse; industry RIFM programs govern use. Not on EU Annex II. Default-down per uncertainty rule.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Woody/ambery fragrance note

Known concerns

  • Thin public dossier
  • Specialty polycyclic structure
  • Limited transparency

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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