A synthetic aromatic alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Amylcinnamyl alcohol is 2-pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, a synthetic unsaturated aromatic alcohol related to amyl cinnamal. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 742-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223