What function does METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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InventoryRef 3528515/10/2010

METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester (1r-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,10a.alpha.))-

METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1235-74-1

CAS 1235-74-1PubChem CID 14697

Methyl Dehydroabietate

methyl dehydroabietate has been reported in Pinus densiflora, Torreya nucifera, and other organisms with data available. — LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database

IUPAC name: methyl (1R,4aS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylate

Molecular formula: C21H30O2
Molecular weight: 314.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 314.224580195 Da
XLogP3: 5.9
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 3

Also known as

Methyl dehydroabietyateUNII-4P47O55S2W1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester, (1R,4aS,10aR)-4P47O55S2WNSC-81596NSC-1461981-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid,1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester, (1R,4aS,10aR)-(1R,4AS,10AR)-1,2,3,4,4A,9,10,10A-OCTAHYDRO-1,4A-DIMETHYL-7-(1-METHYLETHYL)-1-PHENANTHRENECARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER

16 more reported names

1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-,methyl ester, (1R-(1alpha,4abeta,10aalpha))-RefChem:157839METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE [INCI]1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester, (1R-(1alpha,4abeta,10aalpha))-1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-,methyl ester, (1R-(1alpha,4abeta,10aalpha))-(9CI)Phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-, methyl ester,, (1R-(1alpha,4abeta,10aalpha))-Phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-, methyl ester,, [1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,10a.alpha.)]-1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester, [1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,10a.alpha.)]-PGZCJOPTDHWYES-UHFFFAOYSA-N(1R,4aS,10aR)-methyl 7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylateCS-0163127Methyl 8,13-abietatrien-18-oateNSC 81596NSC 146198Methyl 8,11,13-abietatrien-18-oatePodocarpa-8,13-trien-15-oic acid, 13-isopropyl-, methyl ester

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:228313
ChEMBL:CHEMBL12798

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match14697

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status

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Inventory details for METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

INCI name

METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

Description

1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester (1r-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,10a.alpha.))-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 35285
Imported identity: METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

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Key data

CAS

1235-74-1

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Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16486 · METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHOXYDIGLYCOLFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHOXYETHANOLSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHOXYETHANOL ACETATESOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHYL DIHYDROABIETATEVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHYL ETHYLCELLULOSEBINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHYL GLUCOSE CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/OLEATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

METHYL HYDROXYCINNAMATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL DEHYDROABIETATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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