Hexyl alcohol
- CAS number
- 111-27-3
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Reported natural sources
Additional information
Daily presence: Hexyl alcohol is found in many foods we consume every day. Whenever you enjoy an apple, grapes, or guava, you are naturally tasting trace amounts of this substance!
Aromatic versatility: In the world of perfumery, hexyl alcohol acts as an aromatic chameleon, contributing to fruity, green, and floral notes depending on how it is used in a fragrance composition.
Practical sustainability: The laboratory production of hexyl alcohol is an example of sustainable innovation in the fragrance industry, as it allows the ingredient to be created without putting pressure on natural resources, particularly in the case of rare plants or flowers.
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.