Synthetic fragrance
DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPT-2-YL-METHYL-2-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic bicyclic ketone used as a woody camphor-like fragrance ingredient. It is used at low levels in perfumery, but its individual safety profile is less well characterised than common allergens.
Skin benefits
- Provides woody and camphoraceous fragrance notes
- Used as a fragrance ingredient and fixative
- Adds complexity to perfume accords
Known concerns
- Complex synthetic terpenoid ketone with limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Potential skin sensitisation as with related camphor analogues
- Inhalation exposure during application can irritate airways
- Not individually evaluated by SCCS in recent opinions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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