Allowed in EU

Dimethyl Phenylbutanol

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

What is it?

4-Methyl-4-phenylpentan-2-ol

What does it do?

Dimethyl Phenylbutanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

Dimethyl Phenylbutanol 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 Dimethyl Phenylbutanol?

Dimethyl Phenylbutanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-Methyl-4-phenylpentan-2-ol

Is Dimethyl Phenylbutanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Dimethyl Phenylbutanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dimethyl Phenylbutanol do in cosmetic products?

Dimethyl Phenylbutanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Phenylbutanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Phenylbutanol is 2035-93-0.

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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