Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one

INCI: TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-3-HEPTEN-2-ONE

CAS Number
80-57-9 (verbenone)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FEMA listed for flavor/fragrance use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Michael acceptor structural alert (α,β-unsaturated ketone); requires IFRA-compliant use levels; auto-oxidation concern similar to \#4

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one safe in cosmetics?

Michael acceptor structural alert (α,β-unsaturated ketone); requires IFRA-compliant use levels; auto-oxidation concern similar to \#4 The EU classifies Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one allowed in the EU?

Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one do in cosmetics?

Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80-57-9 (verbenone).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylbicyclo-3-hepten-2-one?

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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