Fragrance ingredient
DECENONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Unsaturated aliphatic ketone used as a green, citrus fragrance material in perfumery. Used at low percent in finished products under standard fragrance industry guidance for skin-contact applications.
Skin benefits
- Provides green, fresh, citrus-like odour
- Useful in light fragrance compositions
- Stable in typical perfumery solvents
Known concerns
- Unsaturated ketone with potential Michael-acceptor reactivity
- Possible skin sensitisation in predisposed users
- IFRA evaluation may impose use limits
- Limited cosmetic-specific toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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