3,7-DIMETHYL-4,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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