Isobergamate
- CAS
- 68683-20-5
- EC
- 2720660
- PubChem CID
- 111516
- Molecular Formula
- C12H18O2
- Molecular Weight
- 194.2700 g/mol
A fragrance component. May cause allergies; its use in cosmetics is restricted.
What does it do?
A component used to provide fragrance to perfumes.
Details
A synthetic substance used in perfumes to create a fresh, citrus-like scent resembling bergamot. Due to its potential to cause skin sensitivity and allergies, its amount in cosmetic products is limited to 0.1%. While this substance adds characteristic vibrancy to perfumes, it can also cause reactions in sensitive skin. If you see this name on labels and have previously reacted to perfumed products, it is advisable to approach with caution.
Benefits
Functions
Restrictions
Also known as
Function & Use
Perfuming
Regulatory note
- EU 1223/2009 Annex IIIRestricted
Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Industry GHS notices (PubChem)
These are industry self-reports to ECHA, not our regulatory assessment.
- H315(100.0%)- Causes skin irritation
- H317(100.0%)- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319(100.0%)- Causes serious eye irritation
What The Sources Say
SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety)1
EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: An Initial List of Perfumery Materials which must not form part of Cosmetic products except subject to the restrictions and conditions laid down
Europe PMC (scientific literature)1
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Scientific References
- An Initial List of Perfumery Materials which must not form part of Cosmetic products except subject to the restrictions and conditions laid downSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
- EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DSSTox identifiers mapped to CAS (2021r1)US EPA, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure
- EU CosIng — Cosmetic Ingredient Database full exportEuropean Commission, DG GROW
- PubChem — CID-Synonym-filtered bulk + PUG REST propertiesNCBI / National Library of Medicine
- RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, sssmenthadiene-7-methyl formate, CAS registry number 68683-20-5.Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association