Fragrance
2-ETHYL-5-METHOXY-BICYCLOHEPTANE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic bicyclic ether used as a woody-amber fragrance note. Limited public safety data, used only in tiny perfume amounts and treated as a standard fragrance allergen risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic woody-amber fragrance note
- Stable in formulation
- Used at trace fragrance levels
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology data
- Captive specialty fragrance chemical
- Possible fragrance allergen for sensitive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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