Fragrance alcohol
CIS-3,5,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Cis-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanol is a cyclic aliphatic alcohol used mainly as a fragrance and solvent ingredient, with moderate skin and eye irritation potential and limited dermal cosmetic safety data.
Skin benefits
- Used as a fragrance fixative and solvent in some perfume compositions
- Imparts a mild floral or woody odour to fragrance compositions
Known concerns
- GHS classified for skin and eye irritation
- Limited dermal safety data for leave-on cosmetic use
- Potential to cause sensitisation in fragrance-allergic individuals
- Aquatic toxicity flagged in some safety datasheets
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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