Preservative

Phenylpropanol

INCI: PHENYLPROPANOL
CAS 122-97-4 (primary cosmetic isomer) EC 215-621-4 / 204-587-6
3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Antimicrobial, preservative booster, masking, perfuming
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
122-97-4 (primary cosmetic isomer)
EC Number
215-621-4 / 204-587-6
INCI
PHENYLPROPANOL
Category
Preservative
Updated
Apr 2, 2026