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DIHYDRO-4-METHYL-5-METHYLBUTYL-FURANONE

CAS 5561-08-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Furanones represent a class of heterocyclic fragrance compounds with varying toxicity profiles depending on substitution patterns. The saturated furanone ring in this substance reduces reactivity compared to unsaturated variants, but the alkyl substituents may still contribute to allergenic potential. Standard IFRA guidelines for food-grade fragrance materials apply to this ingredient in cosmetic formulations, with standard disclosure thresholds in EU markets.

Skin benefits

  • fragrance function

Known concerns

  • potential allergen at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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