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Fragrance

3-METHYL-GAMMA-OCTALACTONE

CAS 39212-23-2 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A creamy coconut-lactonic fragrance lactone used at low percentages. No major GHS hazards reported, treated as standard fragrance allergen.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Creamy coconut-lactonic fragrance
  • Used at low fragrance %
  • No major GHS hazards

Known concerns

  • Possible fragrance allergen for sensitive skin
  • Lactones may oxidize on storage
  • Capped by IFRA in leave-on

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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