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Fragrance

DIHYDRO-4-METHYL-5-PENTYLFURANONE

CAS 33673-62-0 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A creamy coconut-lactone fragrance ingredient (a gamma-decalactone analog). Restricted via IFRA limits in finished product. Mildly irritating at concentrate; safe at perfume levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Coconut-lactone fragrance compound
  • Used in flavour/fragrance creation

Known concerns

  • Fragrance lactone — sensitiser potential at high levels
  • Skin contact at concentrate is irritating
  • Dossier under IFRA category limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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