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4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANOL.

Valuable CAS 7779-78-4 / PERFUMING

A selective antimicrobial alcohol that targets odor-causing bacteria while preserving beneficial skin flora. Commercially known as SymDeo MPP, this ingredient provides long-lasting deodorant protection through targeted disruption of Gram-positive bacterial cell membranes.

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Science

Selectively disrupts the cell membranes of odor-causing Gram-positive bacteria (Corynebacterium and Staphylococci) that convert sweat into malodorous compounds, while leaving beneficial commensal skin flora intact


Research

High confidence
Effective range 0.3–1%
Optimal

0.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 In vivo testing at 0.5% concentration demonstrated 24-hour odor reduction through selective bacterial inhibition
  2. 02 Antimicrobial efficacy studies showed high activity against target bacteria at concentrations as low as 0.3%

Transparency

Not commonly dusted

Not typically subject to dusting practices due to specialized antimicrobial application and established effective concentration ranges


The Formula

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 3 – 10
0 7 14

Stability

Exceptionally stable across wide pH and temperature ranges. Requires pre-mixing with oils or emollients before water phase incorporation due to lipophilic nature

Synergies

  • emollients
  • oils
  • surfactants

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
1%
Sensitization risk Low

Recognized as safer alternative to organohalogen antibacterials like Triclosan with established use levels up to 1.0% in both leave-on and rinse-off formulations


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Valuable

Highly effective selective antimicrobial with proven 24-hour odor control and excellent safety profile across all skin types.


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