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Fragrance

3-HEXENOL

CAS 928-96-1 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Leaf alcohol — a small green-fragrance volatile. Carries GHS irritant warnings and standard fragrance-allergen caveats; OK at low % in fragrance blends.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Green-leaf fragrance note
  • Naturally occurring volatile alcohol

Known concerns

  • GHS: skin and eye irritant
  • Volatile fragrance compound — sensitization potential
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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