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HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL

beta,1,1,2,3,3-Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol

HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL 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 1217-08-9
CAS 1217-08-9PubChem CID 102580

1H-Indene-5-ethanol, 2,3-dihydro-beta,1,1,2,3,3-hexamethyl-

IUPAC name
2-(1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-2H-inden-5-yl)propan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C17H26O
Molecular weight
246.4 g/mol
Exact mass
246.198365449 Da
XLogP3
4.7
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

EINECS 214-934-3beta,1,1,2,3,3-Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol2-(1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethylindan-5-yl)-1-propanol8Q5V177O231H-Indene-5-ethanol, 2,3-dihydro-.beta.,1,1,2,3,3-hexamethyl-J120.449A5-Indanethanol, beta,1,1,2,3,3-hexamethyl-2-(1,1,2,3,3-pentamethylindan-5-yl)propan-1-ol
12 more reported names
1,1,2,3,3-PENTAMETHYL-5-(1-METHYL-2-HYDROXYETHYL)-INDAN.BETA.,1,1,2,3,3-HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL5-INDANETHANOL, .BETA.,1,1,2,3,3-HEXAMETHYL-2,3-dihydro-beta,1,1,2,3,3-hexamethyl-1H-indene-5-ethanol2-(1',1',2',3',3'-PENTAMETHYLINDAN-5'-YL)PROPANOL5-(1-(HYDROXYMETHYL)ETHYL)-1,1,2,3,3-PENTAMETHYLINDANE2-(1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)-1-propanolRefChem:438635214-934-3UNII-8Q5V177O23FADUOCSCUWPALK-UHFFFAOYSA-N2-(1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)propan-1-ol
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match102580

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

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (234 of 234) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 234 of 234 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 234 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 234 of 234 reports by companies.; There are 0 notifications provided by 0 of 234 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL

INCI name

HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL

Description

beta,1,1,2,3,3-Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40180
Imported identity
HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
1217-08-9
EC
214-934-3
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

HEXAHYDRO-TRIMETHYLETHANONAPHTHALEN-8-YL METHYL KETONEPERFUMING
HEXAHYDROMETHOXY-METHANOINDENEPERFUMING
HEXAHYDROMETHOXY-METHANOINDENESPERFUMING
HEXAHYDROPROPENYLOXY-METHANOINDENEPERFUMING
HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRANFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
HEXANAL DIETHYL ACETALPERFUMING
HEXENYL ACETATEFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
HEXENYL TIGLATEPERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL 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.

HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL 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 HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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