Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde

INCI: DIMETHYLOCTAHYDRO-2-NAPHTHALDEHYDE

CAS Number
68738-94-3 (octahydro-8,8-dimethylnaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; also known as Melafleur)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” RIFM-assessed; no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, not PBT; full RIFM clearance across all endpoints with adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, not PBT; full RIFM clearance across all endpoints with adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68738-94-3 (octahydro-8,8-dimethylnaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; also known as Melafleur).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyloctahydro-2-Naphthaldehyde?

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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