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Fragrance

BENZYL ACETONE

CAS 2550-26-7 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A small ketone used for sweet floral-fruity fragrance notes. Well-tolerated at perfumery levels with no GHS classification; pure-form handling needs care for eyes.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Sweet, raspberry/jasmine-like fragrance note
  • Long-standing use in flavour and fragrance
  • Not GHS-classified at use levels

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritant in pure form
  • IFRA usage-level guidance applies
  • Some metabolic/oral toxicity at high doses (not relevant cosmetically)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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