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GAMMA-METHYLDECALACTONE

CAS 7011-83-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic lactone with a creamy, peach-apricot scent used as a fragrance and flavouring in cosmetics.

Gamma-Methyldecalactone is a methyl-substituted gamma-lactone that produces creamy, peach and apricot aromatic notes. It is not restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation and carries no IFRA warnings. As a lactone, it may cause mild irritation at very high concentrations but presents no significant safety concerns at normal cosmetic use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Adds creamy peach-apricot fragrance
  • Provides warm, sweet aromatic notes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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