Phenylisohexanol
Also known as: Phenylisohexanol (fragrance)
INCI: Phenylisohexanol | Function: Fragrance | Type: Fragrance ingredient (aromatic alcohol)
What Is Phenylisohexanol?
Phenylisohexanol 是一种合成芳香醇, 具有花香-麝香调香气 (floral-musky scent)。在香水和化妆品中用作中调到基调的香韵成分, 提供温暖和持久的花香甜感。
Key Skin Benefits
- + Warm floral-musky scent
- + Good tenacity
- + Versatile across fragrance types
Pros
- + Pleasant sophisticated note
- + Good longevity
- + Versatile
Cons
- − Fragrance ingredient — potential sensitizer
- − Synthetic
- − No skincare benefits
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1-2/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 3/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | No limit | No limit | Allowed — IFRA standard |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Perfume base | 0.1–5% |
| Scented body lotion | <0.1–0.5% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- IFRA Standards Library. https://ifrafragrance.org/
- SpecialChem — Cosmetic database. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/