Characteristics
- INCI
- Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- CAS
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54464-57-2, 54464-59-4, 68155-66-8, 68155-67-9
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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259-174-3, 259-175-9, 268-978-3, 268-979-9, 915-730-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Mixture Of Isomers: 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Naphthyl)Ethan-1-One; 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-Naphthyl)Ethan-1-One; 1-(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Naphthyl)Ethan-1-One (68155-67-9); 1-
- Functions
- masking, perfuming, skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to give skincare, haircare, and body products a pleasant scent. It belongs to the family of aroma chemicals, so its main role is not to treat skin or hair directly, but to improve the sensory experience of a formula. You’ll usually find it in perfumes, lotions, cleansers, shampoos, and other products where a long-lasting, polished fragrance is desired.
For skin and hair, the benefit is indirect: it can make a product feel more luxurious and enjoyable to use, which many people appreciate in their routine. It may appeal to those who like modern, musky, woody, or amber-style fragrance notes. Because it is a fragrance component rather than an active treatment ingredient, it does not provide hydration, repair, or scalp-care benefits on its own.
Caveat: as with other fragrance ingredients, it may not suit very sensitive or fragrance-averse users, since scented ingredients can sometimes be irritating for some people. If you know your skin reacts to fragranced products, choosing fragrance-free formulas is usually the safer bet.
Products with Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes (575 total)
Most often found in Bielenda products (23 items)
