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Fragrance

10-HYDROXY-1,8-P-MENTHADIENE

CAS 15766-66-2 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Perillyl alcohol — a monoterpene alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and studied as an oncology agent. Cosmetic concern is sensitization and limited reproductive-tox flags.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Citrus-mint scent
  • Mild antioxidant

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitization
  • IFRA fragrance restriction
  • Reproductive tox signals in rodents
  • Possible mucosal irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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