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Fragrance

2-HEXENOL

CAS 2305-21-7 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A short-chain unsaturated alcohol (a leaf-alcohol isomer) used for green, freshly-cut grass fragrance notes. PubChem has no GHS classification available, so the score relies on class analogy.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides green/leafy fragrance note (leaf alcohol)
  • Used at trace fragrance concentrations

Known concerns

  • No PubChem GHS classification accessible
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Standard fragrance allergen potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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