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2-ETHOXY-2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-9-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.3.1]NONANE

Molecular structure

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

2-ETHOXY-2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-9-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.3.1]NONANEINCIBicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, 2-ethoxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-9-methylene-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
68845-00-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
272-447-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4052421
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID1030993
IUPAC
2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-9-methylidenebicyclo[3.3.1]nonane
Molecular formula
C15H26O
Molecular weight
222.372 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 9 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance9

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: Buehler, E.V., Arch. Dermatol. 91, 171, 1965 (updated by Buehler, E.V. and Ritz, H.L., Current Concepts in Cutaneous Toxicity, pp 215-40, 1980.
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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