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Fragrance

4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANOL

CAS 7779-78-4
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A branched aromatic secondary alcohol used as a rosy floral fragrance ingredient. PubChem GHS hazards reported by minority of submissions — generally considered low-risk at fragrance levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides floral-rosy fragrance note
  • Stable secondary alcohol structure
  • Used in fine and functional perfumery

Known concerns

  • Some GHS reports flag H302 harmful if swallowed
  • Possible eye irritation at high concentration
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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