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fragrance ingredient

3-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-HEXENE 1,5-EPOXIDE

CAS 68039-40-7
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A fragrance epoxide used at very low levels for woody-floral scent; its reactive epoxide ring is a chemical red flag for potential skin sensitization, and dedicated safety data is sparse.

Skin benefits

  • Used in trace amounts as a fragrance/aroma material
  • Adds woody-floral notes to perfume compositions

Known concerns

  • Epoxide functional group is reactive and a known structural alert for skin sensitization
  • Limited IFRA or SCCS data specific to this molecule
  • Possible eye and skin irritation in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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