Synthetic fragrance
METHYL BICYCLOHEPTENYL-METHYLOXIRANE-CARBOXYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds woody-floral notes to perfumes and scented cosmetics. The reactive epoxide group raises some concern, though use levels in finished products are very low.
Skin benefits
- Adds woody, green floral character to fragrance accords
- Used in trace fragrance amounts in finished cosmetics
Known concerns
- Contains an epoxide (oxirane) group which can be alkylating and sensitising
- Limited public toxicology data for the full molecule
- Potential skin sensitiser typical of epoxide-bearing fragrance ingredients
- Stability and reactivity concerns relative to non-epoxide fragrance esters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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