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Fragrance

MYRCENYL ACETATE

CAS 1118-39-4 Updated
66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An acetate ester of myrcenol used for fresh herbal-floral fragrance. Class-typical low irritation at perfume use levels but with terpene-family sensitizer potential.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fresh herbal-floral fragrance ester
  • Stable derivative of myrcenol
  • Trace fragrance use

Known concerns

  • Terpene-class skin sensitizer potential
  • Fragrance allergen-family risk
  • IFRA limits possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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