Fragrance ingredient
1-NONEN-3-OL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An unsaturated nine-carbon alcohol used at trace levels as a fresh, mushroom-like fragrance note. Generally safe in finished perfumes when IFRA-compliant, but a possible irritant at higher use levels.
Skin benefits
- Used as a fragrance and flavour ingredient at low levels
- Adds fresh, mushroom or melon-like olfactory notes
- Volatile and not expected to bioaccumulate on skin
Known concerns
- Unsaturated alcohols can be mild skin irritants
- Potential allergen at higher fragrance concentrations
- Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
- Not recommended in leave-on products at high doses
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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