3,7-DIMETHYL-4,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL

72

Good

CAS Number: 18479-54-4

About 3,7-DIMETHYL-4,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL

A naturally occurring unsaturated sesquiterpene alcohol found in essential oils, used as a fragrance material with no major safety concerns at dilute levels.

Detailed Analysis

This doubly unsaturated alcohol is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions and is considered safe at fragrance-use levels per IFRA guidelines. The main concern is H411 (aquatic chronic) due to its environmental profile, consistent with many terpene fragrance ingredients.

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Environmental hazard: toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H411)

Safety Score

72

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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