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Fragrance lactone

HEXENYL-TETRAHYDRO-PYRANONE

CAS 68959-28-4
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Hexenyl tetrahydropyranone is a synthetic lactone used to impart green-fruity notes in fragrance compositions. Lactone fragrances often require IFRA dose limits for skin safety.

Skin benefits

  • Provides fresh green-fruity fragrance note
  • Used in trace amounts in fine fragrance

Known concerns

  • Fragrance lactone with possible sensitisation
  • Limited dermatological data
  • Should be used per IFRA limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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