Is Bornyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?
Bornyl Isovalerate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bornyl Isovalerate
Also known as: Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, (1S-endo)-, (1S-endo)-bornyl isovalerate, Isovaleric acid, bornyl ester, isovalerate de (1S-endo)-bornyle, (1S-endo)-Bornylisovalerat (+4 more)
INCI: BORNYL ISOVALERATE
Bornyl Isovalerate (CAS 85699-69-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(1S)-1,7,7-trimethyl-2-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl] 3-methylbutanoate
InChIKey
MPYYVGIJHREDBO-KOHJWAIASA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR; fragrance use subject to RIFM/IFRA framework
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bornyl Isovalerate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bornyl Isovalerate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, (1S-endo)-
(1S-endo)-bornyl isovalerate
Isovaleric acid, bornyl ester
isovalerate de (1S-endo)-bornyle
(1S-endo)-Bornylisovalerat
isovalerato de (1S-endo)-bornilo
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester
(1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl 3-methylbutanoate
EINECS 288-236-2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bornyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?
Bornyl Isovalerate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bornyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?
Bornyl Isovalerate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85699-69-0.
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