Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate
INCI: METHYL DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPTANE-CARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity expected for this class of bicyclic terpene esters; no major safety flags in current databases. Norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) skeleton with two methyl groups - structurally related to camphor derivatives; contributes woody-camphoraceous notes
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity expected for this class of bicyclic terpene esters; no major safety flags in current databases. Norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) skeleton with two methyl groups - structurally related to camphor derivatives; contributes woody-camphoraceous notes The EU classifies Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate functions as: Fragrance / perfuming - terpene-derived ester with camphoraceous character. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52557-97-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Dimethylbicycloheptane-carboxylate?
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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