5-METHYL-5-PHENYL-3-HEXANONE
Other
Moderate
CAS Number: 4927-36-0
About 5-METHYL-5-PHENYL-3-HEXANONE
5-methyl-5-phenyl-3-hexanone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
This hexanone derivative bears both methyl and phenyl substituents creating a branched aromatic ketone structure. The H317 classification indicates skin sensitization potential requiring IFRA safety evaluation. The phenyl-ketone arrangement represents a common fragrance pharmacophore, but the saturated ketone removes some reactivity concerns associated with unsaturated systems. Standard EU cosmetic allergen disclosure thresholds apply to this ingredient class.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ fragrance function
Known Concerns
- ⚠ skin sensitizer (H317)
- ⚠ fragrance allergen disclosure required
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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