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Fragrance

2-METHYL 5-CYCLOHEXYLPENTANOL

CAS 1141487-54-8 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A synthetic fragrance alcohol with a soft musky-floral note. PubChem GHS flags strong aquatic toxicity but no specific human-skin hazards. Used at low % in fragranced cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic musky-floral aroma molecule
  • Used as fragrance ingredient
  • Stable, low-volatility scent

Known concerns

  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H400/H410)
  • Limited cosmetic-specific public toxicology
  • Synthetic fragrance — patch test for sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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