Fragrance

Beta-Pinenes

INCI: BETA-PINENES
CAS 127-91-3 EC 204-872-5
Pin-2(10)-ene; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane; nopinene; pseudopinene
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Pin-2(10)-ene; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane; nopinene; pseudopinene

Purpose

Function

Fragrance (perfuming)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL222 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergenfragrance-componentifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Skin sensitization potential; classified as a fragrance allergen requiring mandatory declaration on product labels when above certain thresholds. Naturally occurring monoterpene found in essential oils of pine, rosemary, and cannabis; woody-green pine-like scent; also occurs as L-beta-pinene stereoisomer

US Note

Allowed - not listed on any FDA prohibited or restricted list; classified as GRAS for flavoring and permitted in cosmetics under general safety provisions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
127-91-3
EC Number
204-872-5
INCI
BETA-PINENES
Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026