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fragrance ingredient

5-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE

CAS 27538-09-6
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Homofuraneol, a sweet caramel furanone used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, with the typical fragrance-class sensitization considerations and limited dedicated safety review.

Skin benefits

  • Provides a sweet, caramel, fruity flavor and fragrance note
  • Useful as a fragrance modifier in cosmetics and personal care
  • Stable in typical cosmetic emulsion systems
  • Derived chemistry related to maltol family flavorants

Known concerns

  • Fragrance compound subject to IFRA management for sensitization
  • Limited dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion for cosmetic use
  • May contribute to fragrance allergen burden in formulas
  • Possible reactivity with formulation amines due to its furanone structure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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