2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol is a skin conditioning and skin protecting ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic compound. Used to reduce odor in formulas.
What it does
Contains 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 87226, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Aspen Air
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Bergamot Grove
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - California Coast
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Deep Sea Glacier
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Eucalyptus Spearmint
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Mandarin Woods
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
L’Occitane
Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutro Roberts
DermaZero, pelli intolleranti
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Desodorante para pies fresh & dry antitranspirante
Lists fragrance, silicones
Mitchum
Natural Power Gel Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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