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Fragrance

L-ALPHA-PINENE

CAS 7785-26-4
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

L-alpha-Pinene — a pine fragrance terpene. Like other terpenes it oxidises to allergenic peroxides; real sensitization risk when material is old or poorly stored.

Skin benefits

  • Pine-like fragrance terpene from conifer oils
  • Common natural perfumery component

Known concerns

  • Air-oxidation produces strongly sensitizing peroxides
  • Skin allergen potential particularly in stored material
  • Cross-reaction risk with other pinenes and terpenes
  • Best used with antioxidants and fresh

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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