INCI name

PHENYLPROPANOL

3-Phenylpropanol

Fragrance Solvent Perfumingreviewed

An aromatic alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent.

What it is

Phenylpropanol (3-phenylpropan-1-ol) is an aromatic alcohol. CosIng lists it for fragrance, perfuming and as a solvent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, cleansers and scented products, sometimes as part of a preservation or fragrance system.

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.
Solvent: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
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.

Products with this ingredient (135)

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