Fragrance Ingredient
OCTAHYDRO-DIMETHYL-METHYLVINYL-NAPHTHALENE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A woody-amber synthetic fragrance ingredient derived from a hydrogenated naphthalene structure. Used in trace amounts in perfumes, but it carries sensitization and environmental concerns common to its class.
Skin benefits
- Used as a fragrance and fixative material
- Provides woody and amber scent notes
- Helps anchor more volatile fragrance components
Known concerns
- Naphthalene-derived fragrances often have skin sensitization potential
- May be subject to IFRA restrictions for use levels
- Possible photoreactivity in fragrance compositions
- Limited public toxicology data for this exact isomer
- Aquatic toxicity typical of polycyclic fragrance materials
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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