Fragrance

A-Terpinyl Acetate

INCI: A-TERPINYL ACETATE
CAS 80-26-2 (alpha-terpinyl acetate) EC 201-265-7
p-Menth-1-en-8-yl acetate; 1-Methyl-1-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)ethyl ethanoate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

p-Menth-1-en-8-yl acetate; 1-Methyl-1-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)ethyl ethanoate

Purpose

Function

Perfuming – sweet herbaceous-floral with lavender/bergamot nuances
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL400 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
fragrance-component
Verdict

Readily biodegradable with good stability in fine fragrances, soaps, deodorants, and shampoos; auto-oxidation of terpene backbone possible on storage.

US Note

Permitted; INCI name recognized under 21 CFR 701.3

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
80-26-2 (alpha-terpinyl acetate)
EC Number
201-265-7
INCI
A-TERPINYL ACETATE
Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026