Cosmetic ingredient

TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol is the INCI name for an organic substance also known as Ebanol. In cosmetics, it is used as a fragrance ingredient: its presence relates to the product's scent, not to a treatment action on skin or hair.

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CAS number
67801-20-1
EC number
267-140-4

TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL: what it is

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol is the INCI name for an organic substance also known as Ebanol. In cosmetics, it is used as a fragrance ingredient: its presence relates to the product's scent, not to a treatment action on skin or hair.

Ebanol and Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol are names for the same substance. This equivalence can help when the shorter name appears in perfumery material while the full INCI name appears on an ingredient list.

TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL: what it does in cosmetics

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol is used to scent a formula. In practical terms, it contributes to the aroma noticed during use and may be one of the fragrance materials that shapes a cosmetic product's scent profile.

The published assessment for this substance concerns the safety of a fragrance ingredient, not a cosmetic benefit for skin or hair. Its presence on a label therefore does not support expectations of moisturising, antioxidant activity, or treatment of blemishes, acne, or other skin conditions.

TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL: conditions and care

In the European Union, it must be individually listed above 0.001% in leave-on products and above 0.01% in rinse-off products.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
III/339
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