Isobornyloxyethanol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-{[(1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl]oxy}ethan-1-ol
What does it do?
Isobornyloxyethanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Isobornyloxyethanol 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 Isobornyloxyethanol?
Isobornyloxyethanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-{[(1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl]oxy}ethan-1-ol
Is Isobornyloxyethanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isobornyloxyethanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isobornyloxyethanol do in cosmetic products?
Isobornyloxyethanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Isobornyloxyethanol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isobornyloxyethanol is 7070-15-7.
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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: 15/04/2019