RASPBERRY KETONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sweet, raspberry-like ketone fragrance used in cosmetics for its characteristic fruity aroma.
Raspberry Ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one) is a naturally occurring aromatic compound found in raspberries, rhubarb, and strawberries. It is widely used as a fragrance in cosmetics and is approved by IFRA with no major safety warnings. The compound is structurally unrelated to raspberry flavor and presents low sensitization risk at normal use levels.
Skin benefits
- Provides characteristic raspberry fragrance
- Used to scent skincare and cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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