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TRIMETHYLPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS 20834-59-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A trimethyl-substituted phenethyl alcohol fragrance with mild irritancy but no major regulatory restrictions.

Trimethylphenethyl alcohol is a phenethyl alcohol derivative with additional methyl substitutions on the aromatic ring. Used as a fragrance ingredient with a rosy, slightly woody character. The trimethyl substitution reduces metabolism concerns compared to unsubstituted phenethyl alcohol. No EU CosIng restriction applies.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance material with rosy, woody character

Known concerns

  • Minor skin irritation potential at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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