Fragrance ingredient
OCTAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANO-1-NAPHTHOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polycyclic woody-ambery fragrance ingredient used as a fixative in perfumes; safe within IFRA usage limits but flagged for environmental persistence typical of bicyclic synthetic musks.
Skin benefits
- Synthetic fragrance ingredient with a woody, ambery odor
- Used as a fixative in fine fragrance compositions
- Stable across a range of formulation conditions
- Adds depth and longevity to perfumes
Known concerns
- Persistent and bioaccumulative concerns documented for some polycyclic musks/woody fragrances
- Potential fragrance allergen; subject to IFRA limits
- Environmental concerns about lipophilic fragrance materials
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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