Is Dihydrofarnesol safe in cosmetics?
Dihydrofarnesol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydrofarnesol
INCI: DIHYDROFARNESOL
Dihydrofarnesol (CAS Requires verification — likely 51411-24-6 (3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6-dien-1-ol); CosIng lists the INCI but CAS varies by isomer) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Requires verification — likely 51411-24-6 (3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6-dien-1-ol); CosIng lists the INCI but CAS varies by isomer
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Function
Fragrance ingredient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydrofarnesol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydrofarnesol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydrofarnesol allowed in the EU?
Dihydrofarnesol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydrofarnesol do in cosmetics?
Dihydrofarnesol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Requires verification — likely 51411-24-6 (3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6-dien-1-ol); CosIng lists the INCI but CAS varies by isomer.
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