Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CAS ambiguity — confirm exact isomer with supplier. Unsaturated bond may increase reactivity vs. saturated analogue. IFRA use restrictions likely apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethylheptenol safe in cosmetics?
CAS ambiguity — confirm exact isomer with supplier. Unsaturated bond may increase reactivity vs. saturated analogue. IFRA use restrictions likely apply. The EU classifies Dimethylheptenol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethylheptenol allowed in the EU?
Dimethylheptenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethylheptenol do in cosmetics?
Dimethylheptenol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely corresponds to 2,6-Dimethyl-2-hepten-1-ol or similar isomer; the saturated analogue 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol is CAS 13254-34-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylheptenol?
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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