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2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol

CAS 101-85-9
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fragrance alcohol used in fine fragrances, classified as a skin sensitiser and requiring declaration in the EU.

Amylcinnamyl alcohol is listed in EU Annex III (entry 7) as a fragrance allergen requiring mandatory declaration above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products. It carries H315, H317, and H319 hazard statements. While it has been assessed for cosmetic safety, the sensitisation classification means it must be declared on the ingredient list in the EU.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance with sweet, floral, balsamic character

Known concerns

  • Fragrance allergen requiring declaration (EU Annex III)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Skin and eye irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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