Fragrance ingredient
Hexahydrohexamethyl Cyclopentabenzopyran
A synthetic polycyclic musk fragrance compound used to impart a musky, floral, woody scent; subject to environmental and regulatory scrutiny in the EU.
Also known as: hhcb
fragrance
Benefits
- ✓Provides a musky, floral, woody fragrance profile
Watch for
- ⚠Polycyclic musk fragrance ingredient with documented environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns
- ⚠Potential fragrance allergen/sensitizer
In depth
What it does
A synthetic polycyclic musk fragrance compound used to impart a musky, floral, woody scent; subject to environmental and regulatory scrutiny in the EU. As an fragrance ingredient, it is particularly valued for provides a musky, floral, woody fragrance profile.
