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Fragrance

PENTAMETHYLCYCLOHEXANEPROPANOL

CAS 60241-53-4
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic sandalwood-type fragrance alcohol. Class has some regulatory scrutiny; trace use keeps exposure low but public data are limited.

Pentamethylcyclohexanepropanol (CAS 60241-53-4) is a synthetic sandalwood-type woody fragrance alcohol used as a substitute for natural sandalwood oil. Synthetic sandalwood odorants (the Sandalore / Ebanol family) have received scientific scrutiny for potential endocrine effects in isolated studies; at trace perfumery levels these concerns are not established as safety issues. IFRA and RIFM govern industry use; not listed on EU Annex II.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Sandalwood-type woody note
  • Sustainable substitute for natural sandalwood

Known concerns

  • Class-wide scrutiny for endocrine effects
  • Thin public dossier
  • IFRA use-level limits likely

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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