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fragrance ingredient

TRIMETHYL-VINYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-2-METHANOL

CAS 5989-33-3
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A tetrahydrofuran-based terpene alcohol used as a fragrance note. The raw material is an eye and skin irritant, so use is limited to IFRA-safe levels in finished cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Linalool oxide derivative used as a fragrance ingredient
  • Floral, woody aroma in perfume compositions
  • Naturally present in some essential oils

Known concerns

  • Harmful if swallowed (H302) per GHS classification
  • Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
  • Causes skin irritation (H315)
  • Class-typical sensitisation potential for terpene oxides

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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