2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
AKA “2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol, DMBC, 1-Dimethylphenylethanol, Benzylpropyl alcohol, FEMA No. 2393, Benzeneethanol, alpha”
Ingredient Facts
2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
AKA: 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol, DMBC, 1-Dimethylphenylethanol, Benzylpropyl alcohol, FEMA No. 2393, Benzeneethanol, Alpha
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Emollient
Fragrance
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Safety Concern
Clean
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm, slightly woody scent to the formula while blending seamlessly with other fragrance components.
Solubility Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water
Formula
C10H14O
Mol. Weight
150.22
CAS #
125857-75-2
Form
Liquid
State
Colorless liquid or melt; mp = 23-25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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Suitable
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Sodium alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG