Fragrance
HEXAMETHYLINDAN-5-ETHANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polycyclic woody-musk fragrance alcohol used as a perfumery building block. PubChem shows no acute hazards but published cosmetic safety data is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-lasting woody musk scent
- Improves perfume tenacity
- Synthetic alternative to nitro musks
Known concerns
- Possible environmental persistence (musk class)
- Sparse human dermal data
- Fragrance sensitization possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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