Ambrettolide

INCI: AMBRETTOLIDE

CAS Number
7779-50-2
Function
Fragrance, Masking
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Used as fragrance ingredient; IFRA 51st Amendment imposes no quantitative restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ambrettolide is a macrocyclic musk lactone with a clean safety profile: unrestricted by IFRA, non-sensitizing, biodegradable, and not flagged as an endocrine disruptor at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance musk macrocyclic biodegradable ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrettolide safe in cosmetics?

Ambrettolide is a macrocyclic musk lactone with a clean safety profile: unrestricted by IFRA, non-sensitizing, biodegradable, and not flagged as an endocrine disruptor at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Ambrettolide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ambrettolide allowed in the EU?

Ambrettolide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ambrettolide do in cosmetics?

Ambrettolide functions as: Fragrance, Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7779-50-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ambrettolide?

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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