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METHYL 3-OXO-2-PENTENYLCYCLOPENTANEACETATE

CAS 1211-29-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Methyl 3-Oxo-2-Pentenylcyclopentaneacetate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl 3-Oxo-2-Pentenylcyclopentaneacetate is a synthetic cyclopentanoid fragrance compound with multiple GHS hazard classifications: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H319 (causes serious eye irritation), and H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction). It is not listed in EU Annex II or III, but the combination of sensitization, eye irritation, and oral toxicity concerns places it in the mid-lower safety range for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Provides warm, musky-floral fragrance notes
  • Used in fine fragrance and cosmetic perfumery

Known concerns

  • May cause allergic skin reactions (H317)
  • Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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