Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol)

INCI: OCTAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANO-CYCLOPENTACYCLOPROPABENZENE-4-METHANOL

CAS Number
77-53-2 (cedrol — verify INCI/CAS cross-reference in CosIng)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent); major constituent of cedarwood oil
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterised natural ingredient with no significant concerns at typical fragrance concentrations (<5% in perfume compound). Ensure supplier confirms identity and purity via GC-MS.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterised natural ingredient with no significant concerns at typical fragrance concentrations (<5% in perfume compound). Ensure supplier confirms identity and purity via GC-MS. The EU classifies Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) allowed in the EU?

Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) do in cosmetics?

Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol) functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); major constituent of cedarwood oil. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-53-2 (cedrol — verify INCI/CAS cross-reference in CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Octahydro-tetramethyl-methano-cyclopentacyclopropabenzene-4-methanol (Cedrol)?

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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