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Fragrance

6,8-DIMETHYL-2-NONANOL

CAS 70214-77-6
66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A branched secondary alcohol used as a floral-fresh fragrance ingredient. Likely low-hazard at perfume trace levels but with limited public safety data.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Floral-fresh fragrance alcohol
  • Trace use levels
  • Stable, low-volatility note

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology
  • Possible skin irritant
  • Fragrance-only use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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