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HEXENYL-TETRAHYDRO-PYRANONE

CAS 68959-28-4
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hexenyl-Tetrahydro-Pyranone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Hexenyl-tetrahydro-pyranone (also classified as a gamma-lactone analog) is a saturated six-membered lactone used as a fragrance ingredient. It is not listed in EU CosIng Annex III restrictions and carries no GHS hazard classifications. Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 it is subject to fragrance allergen declaration thresholds. PubChem CID 20846226 confirms its chemical identity. The substance has been assessed under IFRA guidelines without identified safety concerns at current use levels.

Known concerns

  • fragrance allergen — EU label declaration required

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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