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BETA-PINEN-3-OL

CAS 5947-36-4
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils with a fresh, green, pine-like scent and mild irritant potential.

Beta-Pinen-3-ol is a monoterpene secondary alcohol present in many essential oils including pine and rosemary. It is used as a fragrance ingredient and has a pubchem safety score of 75. Like other pinene derivatives, it may contribute to skin sensitization when used at high concentrations in leave-on products, and IFRA recommends limitation for certain applications.

Skin benefits

  • Adds fresh green-pine fragrance notes

Known concerns

  • Mild skin irritant potential at high concentrations
  • Component of potentially sensitizing essential oils

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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