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3-HEPTANOL

CAS 589-82-2
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A secondary alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient that is considered safe at typical cosmetic concentrations but may cause eye irritation.

3-Heptanol (also known as heptan-3-ol) is a saturated secondary alcohol employed as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent. It is listed in the EU Cosmetics Ingredient Database (CosIng) with no imposed restrictions. As a volatile alcohol, it may contribute to the fragrance profile and can cause mild eye irritation at high concentrations. The compound is not a recognized sensitizer.

Skin benefits

  • Used as a fragrance component

Known concerns

  • May cause mild eye irritation at high concentrations
  • Volatile; contributes to fragrance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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