Is Linalool Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Linalool Oxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Linalool Oxide
Also known as: EINECS 215-723-9, FEMA No. 3746, Linalool, epoxydihydro-, Linalool, oxide, UNII-4UJJ55KMCS
INCI: LINALOOL OXIDE
Linalool Oxide (CAS 1365-19-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Linalool Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(5-ethenyl-5-methyloxolan-2-yl)propan-2-ol
InChIKey
BRHDDEIRQPDPMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; FEMA GRAS status supports safe use in flavors and fragrances
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Linalool Oxide.
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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 | 5400 | - | - |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Regulatory (1)
JECFA Evaluation
LINALOOL OXIDE | 2004 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 928-JECFA 63/106 | FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Linalool Oxide.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 215-723-9
FEMA No. 3746
Linalool, epoxydihydro-
Linalool, oxide
UNII-4UJJ55KMCS
Chemical Function
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Linalool Oxide allowed in the EU?
Linalool Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Linalool Oxide do in cosmetics?
Linalool Oxide functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1365-19-1.
Is Linalool Oxide used outside cosmetics?
Linalool Oxide also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Linalool Oxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Linalool Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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