AMYLFURAN
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An alkyl furan (Amyl furan) used as a fragrance ingredient with mild concerns related to furan ring reactivity and potential oxidation products.
Amyl furan is a furfuryl-substituted furan compound functioning as a fragrance ingredient with characteristic fruity, almond, and slightly nutty notes. Furans as a class have been subject to toxicological review due to concerns about reactivity and potential for forming oxidation products. The source PubChem safety score of 55 reflects these concerns. Furan derivatives can be metabolised to reactive epoxides in some cases. This ingredient is not individually restricted under EU CosIng Annexes but warrants attention to use levels.
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity, nutty fragrance notes in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- Source PubChem safety score of 55 indicates moderate concern
- Furan ring structure may form reactive oxidation products
- Potential metabolic activation concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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