Is Ethyl Linalool safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Linalool has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Linalool
Also known as: 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-nonadien-3-ol, EINECS 233-732-6, UNII-SF2JS9GF5T
INCI: ETHYL LINALOOL
Ethyl Linalool (CAS 10339-55-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance with soft floral-fresh notes including bergamot, rose, and lavender. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance with soft floral-fresh notes including bergamot, rose, and lavender
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(6E)-3,7-dimethylnona-1,6-dien-3-ol
InChIKey
KRLBLPBPZSSIGH-CSKARUKUSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions. Not restricted under IFRA Standards 51st Amendment.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Linalool.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 20250 | - | - |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Linalool.
Regulatory Flags
Allergen
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-nonadien-3-ol
EINECS 233-732-6
UNII-SF2JS9GF5T
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Linalool allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Linalool EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Linalool do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Linalool functions as: Fragrance with soft floral-fresh notes including bergamot, rose, and lavender. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10339-55-6.
Is Ethyl Linalool used outside cosmetics?
Ethyl Linalool also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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