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METHYL NONYL KETONE

CAS 112-12-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Methyl Nonyl Ketone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Note: classified as harmful to aquatic environments. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl Nonyl Ketone (2-undecanone, CAS 112-12-9) is an aliphatic ketone found naturally in various essential oils (e.g., клаusic in rue oil). It is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in cosmetics. No EU Cosmetics Regulation restrictions were identified; it is not listed in Annexes II (prohibited), III (restricted), or IV (colorants/UV filters) of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. No GHS hazard classifications were found in source data, indicating a favorable safety profile.

Skin benefits

  • Provides citrus-like fragrance
  • Flavoring agent in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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