Yes. Farnesol is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is Farnesol on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. Farnesol is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

Is Farnesol biodegradable?

Yes. Farnesol has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

Farnesol

Fragrances
CAS 4602-84-0
IUPAC: (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol

Farnesol (CAS 4602-84-0) appears in 1 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Health & environment profile

VOC: yes
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: no
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no

Purpose: Fragrance ingredient; natural terpene alcohol with floral/musky scent found in many essential oils; also a potential skin sensitizer

Common questions about Farnesol

What is Farnesol used for in car care?: Fragrance ingredient; natural terpene alcohol with floral/musky scent found in many essential oils; also a potential skin sensitizer
Is Farnesol a VOC?: Yes. Farnesol is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Farnesol on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. Farnesol is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Farnesol biodegradable?: Yes. Farnesol has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

1 product contain this

Malco OXY Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
fabric-upholstery-cleaner

Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.