A straight-chain C7 alcohol used as a perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Heptanol is heptan-1-ol, a straight-chain alcohol with seven carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.