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2-METHYL 5-PHENYLPENTANOL

CAS 25634-93-9
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

2-methyl 5-phenylpentanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2-Methyl 5-phenylpentanol (CAS 25634-93-9) is an aromatic alcohol with a floral, rosy odor profile used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics. No GHS hazard statements were found in source data. No specific restrictions or concentration limits were identified in the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes. The compound is considered safe for use in fragrance compositions at normal exposure levels, subject to standard IFRA/industry safety guidelines.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ingredient with rosy, floral character
  • Used in cosmetic fragrance compositions for its warm, floral scent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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