3-Hexenol
3-Hexenol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | 3-HEXENOL |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 928-96-1 |
| EC number | 213-192-8 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Fragrances 42.9%Exfoliators 28.6%Face Cleansers 14.3%Sunscreens 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does 3-Hexenol do in skincare?
- 3-Hexenol functions as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 3-Hexenol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain 3-Hexenol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially fragrances (42.9% of its uses).
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