Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate

INCI: METHYL-OCTAHYDRO-DIMETHYLAZULENYLETHYL ACETATE

CAS Number
Consistent with guaiane-type sesquiterpene acetates (CosIng-listed)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming) - woody/balsamic character typical of guaiane-type materials
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not listed as prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Sesquiterpene acetates generally have a favorable safety profile. RIFM/IFRA frameworks govern maximum use levels for structurally related materials. Standard patch-testing considerations for fragrance allergenicity apply.. The octahydroazulene (perhydroazulene) core indicates a fully saturated bicyclo[5.3.0]decane ring system-the same backbone as guaiazulene derivatives but fully hydrogenated. This gives the molecule good chemical stability and persistence on skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Sesquiterpene acetates generally have a favorable safety profile. RIFM/IFRA frameworks govern maximum use levels for structurally related materials. Standard patch-testing considerations for fragrance allergenicity apply.. The octahydroazulene (perhydroazulene) core indicates a fully saturated bicyclo[5.3.0]decane ring system-the same backbone as guaiazulene derivatives but fully hydrogenated. This gives the molecule good chemical stability and persistence on skin. The EU classifies Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming) - woody/balsamic character typical of guaiane-type materials. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Consistent with guaiane-type sesquiterpene acetates (CosIng-listed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl-Octahydro-Dimethylazulenylethyl Acetate?

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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