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Fragrance

L-MENTHANONE

CAS 14073-97-3
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Levomenthone, the cooling minty ketone form of menthol. PubChem flags skin irritation and sensitization, so it is acceptable only as a low-% fragrance/flavor component.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Cooling, mint-aroma fragrance ingredient
  • Used at low % in oral and skin care
  • Long history in fragrance

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritation, H317 sensitization
  • Fragrance allergen — patch test recommended
  • Aquatic toxicity flagged

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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