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3,7-DIMETHYL-4,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL

CAS 18479-54-4
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A naturally occurring unsaturated sesquiterpene alcohol found in essential oils, used as a fragrance material with no major safety concerns at dilute levels.

This doubly unsaturated alcohol is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions and is considered safe at fragrance-use levels per IFRA guidelines. The main concern is H411 (aquatic chronic) due to its environmental profile, consistent with many terpene fragrance ingredients.

Known concerns

  • Environmental hazard: toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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