Dihydrocarvone

INCI: DIHYDROCARVONE

CAS Number
7764-50-3 (general); (+)-isomer: 5524-05-0
Function
Fragrance ingredient with minty, herbal character
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Isomer-specific safety differences exist: (1S,4S)-dihydrocarvone is flagged not for fragrance use by industry sources; isomer identification is critical for CPSR and full RIFM assessment should be obtained per isomer.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrocarvone safe in cosmetics?

Isomer-specific safety differences exist: (1S,4S)-dihydrocarvone is flagged not for fragrance use by industry sources; isomer identification is critical for CPSR and full RIFM assessment should be obtained per isomer. The EU classifies Dihydrocarvone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dihydrocarvone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrocarvone do in cosmetics?

Dihydrocarvone functions as: Fragrance ingredient with minty, herbal character. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7764-50-3 (general); (+)-isomer: 5524-05-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrocarvone?

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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