Fragrances

4-Terpineol

INCI: 4-TERPINEOL
CAS 562-74-3 EC 209-235-5
4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol

Purpose

Function

Fragrance
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL6 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
cosing-sourcedeu-permittedfragranceneeds-enrichmentepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

4-TERPINEOL is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Fragrance It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

US Note

Permitted; no specific FDA restriction. CIR assessed as part of Melaleuca alternifolia ingredients

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
562-74-3
EC Number
209-235-5
INCI
4-TERPINEOL
Category
Fragrances
Updated
Apr 23, 2026