Is 2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol safe in cosmetics?
2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol
INCI: 2-METHYL 5-PHENYLPENTANOL
2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol (CAS Not confirmed from search results (likely in the 10xxxxx-xx-x range, Symrise aroma molecule)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance - structurally analogous to related compounds but with a phenyl. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed from search results (likely in the 10xxxxx-xx-x range, Symrise aroma molecule)
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Function
Fragrance - structurally analogous to related compounds but with a phenyl rather than cyclohexyl moiety
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol allowed in the EU?
2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol do in cosmetics?
2-Methyl 5-Phenylpentanol functions as: Fragrance - structurally analogous to related compounds but with a phenyl rather than cyclohexyl moiety. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from search results (likely in the 10xxxxx-xx-x range, Symrise aroma molecule).
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