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Fragrance

TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE-2-ETHANOL

CAS 5441-06-5 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A naphthalene-derived fragrance alcohol with floral-musky character. PubChem shows no GHS hazards but the parent-class chemistry warrants conservative scoring.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Floral musk scent
  • Niche perfumery building block

Known concerns

  • Naphthalene-class structural concerns
  • Sparse human data
  • Possible mild irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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