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OCTAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANO-CYCLOPENTACYCLOPROPABENZENE-4-METHANOL FORMATE

CAS 59056-70-1
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A synthetic polycyclic aromatic formate ester with a complex bridged ring system, used as a fragrance ingredient with limited published safety data and potential sensitization profile.

This is a structurally complex bridged polycyclic aromatic compound with a formate ester functional group. It is used as a fragrance ingredient providing woody and musky notes to cosmetic formulations. The substance has limited published independent safety data, placing it in a category requiring careful assessment under the EU Fragrance allergens guidance (SCCNFP) for skin sensitization potential. No specific CosIng restriction exists but general Article 3 safety requirements apply.

Skin benefits

  • Provides woody and musky fragrance notes
  • Used as a fragrance fixative in cosmetic formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited independent safety data
  • Potential skin sensitization requiring assessment
  • Structural complexity warrants careful evaluation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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