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Fragrance

OCTAHYDRODIMETHYL-2,5-METHANO-INDENOOXIRENE

CAS 94021-60-0
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with an epoxide ring used for woody-amber scent notes. PubChem CID exists but lacks GHS data, and no CIR review is available, so safety is uncertain.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides woody-amber fragrance character
  • Substantive scent in fine perfumery

Known concerns

  • Synthetic fragrance epoxide with little public safety data
  • Epoxide functional group can be reactive with skin proteins
  • No CIR or SCCS opinion available

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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