Is DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol safe in cosmetics?
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol
INCI: DL-1-PHENYLPENTAN-2-OL
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol (CAS 705-73-7.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Perfuming (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
Not specifically prohibited or restricted. JECFA evaluated (No. 825), supporting food-grade safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol allowed in the EU?
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol do in cosmetics?
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 705-73-7..
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