7-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANAL DISTILLATES

Fragrance

60

Moderate

CAS Number: 68909-04-6

About 7-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANAL DISTILLATES

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but little skincare value. With irritation or sensitization potential, it is best treated cautiously.

Detailed Analysis

7-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANAL DISTILLATES is used mainly as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulas. Because fragrance materials contribute scent rather than a strong skin benefit, and because public dermal data are often limited for niche aroma chemicals, a moderate or low score is more defensible than treating it as a very safe skin ingredient.

What It Does

PERFUMING

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Fragrance ingredients can bother sensitive skin
  • ⚠ Limited ingredient-specific dermal safety data
  • ⚠ Complex fragrance distillate with limited ingredient-specific dermal data

Safety Score

60

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.