Fragrance ingredient
TRIDECAN-2-ONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tridecan-2-one is a long-chain methyl ketone used in trace amounts as a fragrance component. It adds fatty and fruity notes but, like other fragrance materials, follows IFRA usage limits.
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity, fatty fragrance notes in perfumery
- Adds rounded character to fragrance accords
- Stable methyl ketone usable at low cosmetic levels
Known concerns
- Fragrance ingredient subject to IFRA usage limits
- Can act as a skin sensitizer in susceptible individuals
- Limited published cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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