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Fragrance acetate

DIMETHYL-5-HEXENYL ACETATE

CAS 38228-51-2
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Dimethyl-5-hexenyl acetate is an unsaturated acetate ester used as a fragrance ingredient providing green fruity top notes. It is dosed within IFRA limits in perfumery applications.

Skin benefits

  • Unsaturated acetate ester used for green fruity fragrance notes
  • Stable at typical fragrance use concentrations
  • Provides volatile top-note character

Known concerns

  • Allylic acetate structure may oxidize generating sensitizing aldehydes
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
  • Fragrance ingredient subject to IFRA dosing limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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