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Fragrance

PENTAMETHYL-2-HEPTANOL

CAS 87118-95-4
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A branched fragrance alcohol used as a low-level scent ingredient. Limited cosmetic data; GHS lists only aquatic toxicity, no human-health hazard pictograms.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance / odorant

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic safety record
  • Aquatic toxicity (H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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