GAMMA-NONALACTONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A widely-used lactone with a peach-coconut scent, found naturally in many fruits and used extensively in both perfumery and flavours.
Gamma-Nonalactone is one of the most widely used lactone fragrances in cosmetics, imparting a characteristic peach, coconut and sometimes almond-like aroma. It is not EU restricted and has no significant safety warnings. Its long history of safe use in both food and cosmetic applications, combined with a favourable toxicology profile, makes it one of the safer fragrance materials in common use.
Skin benefits
- Adds characteristic peach-coconut fragrance
- One of the most widely used and well-studied lactone fragrances
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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