Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Pivalate

INCI: HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-6-YL PIVALATE

CAS Number
Not conclusively confirmed in public databases — likely a niche/custom aroma chemical
Function
Fragrance; pivalic acid ester of tricyclodecenol skeleton
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted under 21 CFR 700; TSCA listing unconfirmed.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap: pivalic acid released on hydrolysis may conjugate with carnitine/CoA, raising potential concern for neonatal exposure; no RIFM safety assessment found; full toxicological dossier required before inclusion in CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Critical data gap: pivalic acid released on hydrolysis may conjugate with carnitine/CoA, raising potential concern for neonatal exposure; no RIFM safety assessment found; full toxicological dossier required before inclusion in CPSR. The EU classifies Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Pivalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Hexahydro-Methanoinden-6-yl Pivalate functions as: Fragrance; pivalic acid ester of tricyclodecenol skeleton. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not conclusively confirmed in public databases — likely a niche/custom aroma chemical.

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

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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