Allowed in EU

2-Benzylheptanol

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Benzenepropanol, beta-pentyl-; alpha-Pentyl-hydrocinnamic alcohol

What does it do?

2-Benzylheptanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

2-Benzylheptanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Benzylheptanol?

2-Benzylheptanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzenepropanol, beta-pentyl-; alpha-Pentyl-hydrocinnamic alcohol

Is 2-Benzylheptanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 2-Benzylheptanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2-Benzylheptanol do in cosmetic products?

2-Benzylheptanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of 2-Benzylheptanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Benzylheptanol is 92368-90-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010