3-METHYLPENT-3-EN-2-ONE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
3-METHYLPENT-3-EN-2-ONE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
3-Methylpent-3-en-2-one is a simple alpha-beta unsaturated ketone. The double bond introduces some potential for reactivity, but no CLP hazard statements are classified. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes. The methyl substituent at the 3-position reduces some reactivity compared to unsubstituted enones. Used in fragrance for its sharp, fruity character. Limited public toxicological data, but no formal hazard classification exists.
Known concerns
- Limited toxicological data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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