Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol safe in cosmetics?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol
INCI: 3,6-DIMETHYL-3-OCTANOL
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol (CAS PubChem CID 9027 (CAS commonly listed in CosIng database)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Perfuming agent (structurally related to tetrahydrolinalool, a. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
PubChem CID 9027 (CAS commonly listed in CosIng database)
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Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent (structurally related to tetrahydrolinalool, a terpene alcohol)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol allowed in the EU?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol do in cosmetics?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent (structurally related to tetrahydrolinalool, a terpene alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 9027 (CAS commonly listed in CosIng database).
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