Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene

INCI: TRIMETHYL-8-METHYLENEBICYCLO-4-UNDECENE

CAS Number
87-44-5
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient; also recognized for anti-inflammatory/CB2 agonist properties
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) as food flavoring; permitted in cosmetics; no restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Susceptible to autoxidation forming allergenic oxidation products; store under nitrogen/with antioxidants; tested positive for CB2 receptor activity โ€” not a safety concern for topical use but noteworthy

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene safe in cosmetics?

Susceptible to autoxidation forming allergenic oxidation products; store under nitrogen/with antioxidants; tested positive for CB2 receptor activity โ€” not a safety concern for topical use but noteworthy The EU classifies Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient; also recognized for anti-inflammatory/CB2 agonist properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87-44-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo-4-undecene?

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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