Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone)
INCI: FENCHONE (COMMONLY); REGISTERED AS TRIMETHYLNORBORNAN-2-ONE IN SOME DATABASES
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Monoterpene ketone; neurotoxic potential at very high oral doses (not relevant at cosmetic concentrations); natural component of fennel, sage, and thuja essential oils
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) safe in cosmetics?
Monoterpene ketone; neurotoxic potential at very high oral doses (not relevant at cosmetic concentrations); natural component of fennel, sage, and thuja essential oils The EU classifies Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) allowed in the EU?
Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) do in cosmetics?
Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone) functions as: Perfuming / denaturant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4695-62-9 (d-fenchone) / 7787-20-4 (dl-fenchone).
What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylnorbornan-2-one (Fenchone)?
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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