3-DECENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An unsaturated fatty alcohol providing a citrus-rose fragrance, generally considered safe in cosmetics at low concentrations.
3-Decenol is an unsaturated primary alcohol with a citrus and rose-like odor profile, used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Unsaturated alcohols are generally less sensitizing than their aldehyde counterparts. The compound is listed in CosIng with no restrictions. However, the presence of a double bond makes it susceptible to oxidation, which could produce allergenic by-products over time in stored products.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant citrus-rose fragrance
Known concerns
- Susceptible to oxidation - may form allergens over storage
- Limited human sensitization data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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