fragrance
3-ETHYLHEXAHYDRO-3H-BENZOFURAN-2-ONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A benzofuranone lactone used as a fragrance ingredient with warm tobacco, hay and herbal notes. Found at trace levels in perfume compositions rather than as a functional skin ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Provides warm, tobacco-hay fragrance notes
- Listed in the IFRA glossary as a fragrance ingredient
- Effective at low usage levels
- Adds depth to perfume accords
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology data
- Lactones can be skin sensitizers in some individuals
- Use restricted to perfume contexts
- Fragrance allergen potential not fully characterized
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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