DELTA-NONALACTONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A lactone with a creamy, coconut-like scent, used as a fragrance in cosmetics and food flavourings.
Delta-Nonalactone is a lactone with a creamy, coconut and peach aroma, structurally similar to gamma-nonalactone. It is not restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation and carries no significant safety warnings. Lactones as a class are generally well tolerated on skin with low sensitization potential, making this ingredient safe for use in cosmetic formulations at normal concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Adds creamy coconut-peach fragrance
- Provides warm, sweet aromatic character
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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