fragrance and solvent alcohol
3-METHYLPENTAN-1-OL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
3-Methylpentan-1-ol is a small aliphatic alcohol used as a solvent and fragrance note. PubChem records it as flammable with GHS H226, with limited direct cosmetic safety review beyond general fragrance frameworks.
Skin benefits
- Volatile aliphatic alcohol used as a fragrance and solvent
- Provides a fresh green odor in perfume compositions
Known concerns
- PubChem GHS H226 flammable liquid and vapor
- Potential mild skin and eye irritation
- Solvent character can be drying to skin
- Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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