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ISOPULEGOL

CAS 7786-67-6 / 89-79-2
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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About

Isopulegol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Isopulegol (p-menth-8-en-3-ol) is a chiral monoterpene alcohol occurring naturally in citronella oil. It is classified under the EU Cosmetics Regulation's fragrance allergen framework and IFRA Code of Practice. Its primary regulatory concern is potential for skin sensitization and the presence of the p-menthane structure, which is common to many fragrance allergens. IFRA restricts its use in certain product types. In rinse-off products it is considered safe; leave-on formulations require IFRA-compliant usage levels.

Skin benefits

  • Provides fresh minty-citrus fragrance
  • Widely used in consumer products with established safety at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • Fragrance allergen — subject to IFRArecommended limits and EU declaration
  • Mild sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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