aroma_chemical

3-Hexenol

INCI: 3-HEXENOL
CAS 928-96-1 EC 213-192-8
cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol; 3-hexenol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol; 3-hexenol

Purpose

Function

Fragrance
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
epa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Low-risk fragrance raw material with no EU concentration limits, no IFRA restriction, no allergen labeling requirement, and extremely robust safety margins (MOE >78,000). Cramer Class I.

US Note

FEMA GRAS No. 2563; approved for food use under 21 CFR 172.515; no cosmetic restrictions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
928-96-1
EC Number
213-192-8
INCI
3-HEXENOL
Category
aroma_chemical
Updated
Apr 2, 2026