CUMINOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aromatic alcohol with a warm floral-spicy scent, used as a fragrance ingredient with mild sensitization potential.
Cuminol (4-isopropylbenzyl alcohol) is the alcohol counterpart of cuminaldehyde. Used in fragrance for its warm, spicy-cumin character. IFRA standards apply. Mild skin sensitization has been reported in susceptible individuals. No specific EU CosIng restriction applies beyond general allergen provisions.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with warm, spicy character
Known concerns
- Mild skin sensitization potential
- IFRA-reported allergen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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