Fragrance acetate
DIMETHYL-5-HEXENYL ACETATE
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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