Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde

INCI: TETRAMETHYLBICYCLO-2-HEPTENE-2-PROPIONALDEHYDE (Α,Α,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-2-NORPINENE-2-PROPIONALDEHYDE)

CAS Number
33885-52-8
Function
Fragrance ingredient — woody/amber aroma; used in perfumery, soap, and detergent industries
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general fragrance provisions; RIFM assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Bicyclic terpene aldehyde — standard oxidation/auto-oxidation concerns for aldehydes upon storage; 3 stereocenters with 8 possible stereoisomers

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Bicyclic terpene aldehyde — standard oxidation/auto-oxidation concerns for aldehydes upon storage; 3 stereocenters with 8 possible stereoisomers The EU classifies Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde allowed in the EU?

Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde functions as: Fragrance ingredient — woody/amber aroma; used in perfumery, soap, and detergent industries. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33885-52-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethylbicyclo-2-Heptene-2-Propionaldehyde?

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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