Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone

INCI: DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPT-2-YLETHANONE

CAS Number
42370-07-0
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not individually restricted under 21 CFR; covered under fragrance exemption

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Molecular formula C₁₁H₁₈O, MW 166.26. No genotoxicity concern. No volume of use reported for EU/NA in 2015 survey — low-exposure material. Full RIFM monograph published.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone safe in cosmetics?

Molecular formula C₁₁H₁₈O, MW 166.26. No genotoxicity concern. No volume of use reported for EU/NA in 2015 survey — low-exposure material. Full RIFM monograph published. The EU classifies Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone allowed in the EU?

Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone do in cosmetics?

Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42370-07-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylethanone?

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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