Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate

INCI: DIHYDROGERANYL ISOVALERATE

CAS Number
68922-10-1
Function
Fragrance with fruity, lemon zest odor
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR, not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Flash point ≥100°C; boiling point 262°C. IFRA compliance certificate recommended from supplier. Terpene ester with potential for oxidative degradation; store under inert atmosphere. Limited published dermal toxicity data available.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?

Flash point ≥100°C; boiling point 262°C. IFRA compliance certificate recommended from supplier. Terpene ester with potential for oxidative degradation; store under inert atmosphere. Limited published dermal toxicity data available. The EU classifies Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?

Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate functions as: Fragrance with fruity, lemon zest odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68922-10-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrogeranyl Isovalerate?

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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