Is Tricyclodecenyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
Also known as: BRN 1959792, Cyclaprop, EINECS 241-514-7, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methanoindene-6-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, Hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-5(or 6)-yl propionate (+3 more)
INCI: TRICYCLODECENYL PROPIONATE
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate (CAS 17511-60-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient; woody/floral scent; also functions as skin-conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient; woody/floral scent; also functions as skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
8-tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-enyl propanoate
InChIKey
BLBJUGKATXCWET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as fragrance ingredient; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tricyclodecenyl Propionate.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 13500 | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tricyclodecenyl Propionate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Tricyclodecenyl Propionate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
BRN 1959792
Cyclaprop
EINECS 241-514-7
3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methanoindene-6-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
Hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-5(or 6)-yl propionate
4,7-Methanoinden-6-ol, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-, propionate
Tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)dec-3-en-8-yl propionate
UNII-S3ASM14UAS
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricyclodecenyl Propionate allowed in the EU?
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tricyclodecenyl Propionate do in cosmetics?
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate functions as: Fragrance ingredient; woody/floral scent; also functions as skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17511-60-3.
Is Tricyclodecenyl Propionate used outside cosmetics?
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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