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OCTAHYDRO-3,8-DIMETHYLAZULEN-5-YLPROPAN-2-OL

CAS 489-86-1
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A sesquiterpene alcohol found in cedarwood and guaiac wood oils, used as a fragrance ingredient with a warm, woody aroma profile.

This sesquiterpene alcohol is a naturally occurring component of several essential oils including cedarwood and guaiac wood. It functions as a fragrance and masking ingredient in cosmetic formulations. In the EU, it is not specifically restricted under Annexes II or III of the Cosmetics Regulation, though general fragrance allergen declarations apply.

Skin benefits

  • Functions as a fragrance component masking unpleasant product odors

Known concerns

  • Potential skin sensitizer in susceptible individuals
  • May trigger allergic reactions in fragrance-sensitive consumers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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