2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™)

INCI: 2-ETHOXY-2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-9-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.3.1]NONANE

CAS Number
68845-00-1
Function
Fragrance (rich woody, orris/iris root note)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Favorable overall safety profile. Givaudan proprietary (Boisiris™). Typical use level 1–10% in fragrance compositions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) safe in cosmetics?

Favorable overall safety profile. Givaudan proprietary (Boisiris™). Typical use level 1–10% in fragrance compositions. The EU classifies 2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is 2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) allowed in the EU?

2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) do in cosmetics?

2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™) functions as: Fragrance (rich woody, orris/iris root note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68845-00-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™)?

not established 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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