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OCIMENOL

CAS 5986-38-9
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A monoterpene alcohol with a sweet, floral and slightly woody scent used in perfumery as a fragrance ingredient.

Ocimenol is a monoterpene tertiary alcohol found as a component in several essential oils, used as a fragrance ingredient with sweet, floral and slightly woody notes. It is not EU restricted and has no significant safety warnings. As with other terpene alcohols, standard concentration guidelines apply to minimize any potential for skin irritation or sensitization.

Skin benefits

  • Adds sweet floral-woody fragrance notes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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