Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate

INCI: HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-6-YL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
68039-39-4 (6-yl isomer); 67634-20-2 (5-yl isomer — also RIFM-assessed)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR 700; listed on TSCA Inventory

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety; some SDS label as irritant with limited toxicological data covered by RIFM group read-across assessment.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety; some SDS label as irritant with limited toxicological data covered by RIFM group read-across assessment. The EU classifies Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-39-4 (6-yl isomer); 67634-20-2 (5-yl isomer — also RIFM-assessed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Isobutyrate?

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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