TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE-1-ETHANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An aromatic alcohol with a tetrahydronaphthalene ring, used as a fragrance ingredient. The tetralin structure is lipophilic and may persist in skin, requiring attention to sensitization potential.
Tetrahydronaphthalene-1-Ethanol is a partially saturated bicyclic aromatic alcohol fragrance compound. The tetralin (tetrahydronaphthalene) skeleton is structurally similar to some restricted fragrance molecules and may have environmental persistence concerns. It is not listed in EU Annex II or III of the Cosmetics Regulation. However, the lipophilic nature of the bicyclic system and the benzylic alcohol position suggest potential for skin accumulation and sensitization with repeated exposure.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient for cosmetic products
Known concerns
- Potential skin sensitization from lipophilic bicyclic structure
- Environmental persistence concerns
- Limited available safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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