A synthetic aromatic alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Dimethyl phenylbutanol is 4-methyl-4-phenylpentan-2-ol, a synthetic aromatic alcohol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes and other scented 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.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

