Allowed in EU

Camphylcyclohexanol

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cyclohexanol, (1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-; (1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol

What does it do?

Camphylcyclohexanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Camphylcyclohexanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Camphylcyclohexanol?

Camphylcyclohexanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanol, (1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-; (1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol

Is Camphylcyclohexanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Camphylcyclohexanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Camphylcyclohexanol do in cosmetic products?

Camphylcyclohexanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Camphylcyclohexanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Camphylcyclohexanol is 68877-29-2.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/11/2016