7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated

INCI: 7-METHYL-3-METHYLENE-1,6-OCTADIENE ACETYLATED

CAS Number
68412-04-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes PCPC/INCI listed; no FDA restriction; base compound myrcene has been evaluated by multiple bodies

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Parent compound ฮฒ-myrcene showed possible carcinogenic potential in NTP oral gavage studies, but the acetylated derivative has modified reactivity and dermal cosmetic exposure is not directly comparable to oral animal data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated safe in cosmetics?

Parent compound ฮฒ-myrcene showed possible carcinogenic potential in NTP oral gavage studies, but the acetylated derivative has modified reactivity and dermal cosmetic exposure is not directly comparable to oral animal data. The EU classifies 7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated allowed in the EU?

7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated do in cosmetics?

7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68412-04-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for 7-Methyl-3-Methylene-1,6-Octadiene Acetylated?

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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