Allowed in EU

Trimethylbenzenepropanol

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

What is it?

3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene; Benzenepropanol,.beta.,.beta.,3-trimethyl; 2.2-Dimethyl-3-(3-tolyl)propan-1-ol; Majantol

What does it do?

Trimethylbenzenepropanol 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

Trimethylbenzenepropanol 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 Trimethylbenzenepropanol?

Trimethylbenzenepropanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene; Benzenepropanol,.beta.,.beta.,3-trimethyl; 2.2-Dimethyl-3-(3-tolyl)propan-1-ol; Majantol

Is Trimethylbenzenepropanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Trimethylbenzenepropanol do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Trimethylbenzenepropanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trimethylbenzenepropanol is 103694-68-4.

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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