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Fragrance

ALPHA-CEDRENE

CAS 469-61-4
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Alpha-cedrene is the main sesquiterpene of cedarwood oil — a classic woody fragrance ingredient. Generally well tolerated at perfumery levels with no PubChem GHS pictograms.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Sesquiterpene from cedarwood — woody fragrance backbone
  • Long history of use in perfumery
  • Naturally occurring in cedar and juniper oils

Known concerns

  • Sesquiterpene oxidation can produce sensitizers
  • Possible mild skin irritation in concentrated form
  • Aquatic toxicity at high environmental loads

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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