2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol

INCI: 2-DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPT-2-YLIDENE ETHANOL

CAS Number
Likely corresponds to a norbornane-type terpenoid alcohol (exact CAS requires confirmation; structurally related to compounds in the bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane family)
Function
Fragrance (woody/sandalwood-type notes)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available toxicological data specific to this INCI; relies on read-across from structurally related bicyclic terpene alcohol analogs.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available toxicological data specific to this INCI; relies on read-across from structurally related bicyclic terpene alcohol analogs. The EU classifies 2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol allowed in the EU?

2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol do in cosmetics?

2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol functions as: Fragrance (woody/sandalwood-type notes). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely corresponds to a norbornane-type terpenoid alcohol (exact CAS requires confirmation; structurally related to compounds in the bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane family).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Dimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylidene Ethanol?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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