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METHYL PROPYL DIKETONE

CAS 3848-24-6
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

Methyl Propyl Diketone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl Propyl Diketone (2,3-pentanedione, CAS 3848-24-6) is a naturally occurring diketone found in butter, wine, and various fermented products. It is used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. No EU Cosmetics Regulation restrictions were identified; it is not listed in any Annex of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. No GHS hazard classifications were found in source data. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by US FDA for food use and has no significant safety concerns for cosmetic applications at normal use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ingredient with buttery, nutty note
  • Flavoring agent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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