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Fragrance

DIHYDROFARNESOL

CAS 51411-24-6
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A reduced sesquiterpene alcohol related to farnesol used as a floral/muguet fragrance ingredient. Farnesol class is an EU-listed allergen — labelling and use limits apply.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sesquiterpene alcohol fragrance ingredient
  • Provides muguet/floral fragrance note
  • Common in fine fragrance bases

Known concerns

  • Farnesol-class compounds are EU-regulated fragrance allergens
  • Possible skin sensitization in fragrance-sensitive users
  • Generic fragrance allergen labelling

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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