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Fragrance

TETRAHYDRO-DIMETHYL-BENZOFURAN-2-ONE

CAS 13341-72-5
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A synthetic lactone fragrance/flavor compound that adds a creamy or coconut-like note. Public skin-safety data are limited; treated as a moderate-risk synthetic fragrance ingredient.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Used as fragrance/flavor lactone
  • Adds creamy-coconut aromatic note
  • Stable in formulation

Known concerns

  • Synthetic aroma — possible sensitizer
  • Sparse public skin-safety data
  • Treat as fragrance allergen risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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