Is 1-Acetonaphthone safe in cosmetics?
1-Acetonaphthone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
1-Acetonaphthone
Also known as: 1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethanone, 1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethan-1-one, 1-(Naphthalen-4-yl)ethanone, 1'-acetonaphthone, alpha-Methyl naphthyl ketone (+8 more)
INCI: 1-ACETONAPHTHONE
1-Acetonaphthone (CAS 941-98-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming (fragrance ingredient with sweet neroli/orange blossom odor). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Function
Perfuming (fragrance ingredient with sweet neroli/orange blossom odor)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; permitted for use in cosmetics under manufacturer responsibility; listed in the FDA GINAS substance database
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 1-Acetonaphthone.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
2 human repeat insult patch tests aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRIPT | 108 | 0 | 2598 | 2598 | non-sensitizer |
| HMT | - | 0 | 1350 | - | - |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 1-Acetonaphthone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethanone
1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethan-1-one
1-(Naphthalen-4-yl)ethanone
1'-acetonaphthone
alpha-Methyl naphthyl ketone
4-07-00-01292
alpha-Acetonaphthone
alpha-Acetylnaphthalene
BRN 1100618
EINECS 213-384-1
Methyl alpha-naphthyl ketone
alpha-Naphthyl methyl ketone
UNII-U44R403XVS
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1-Acetonaphthone allowed in the EU?
1-Acetonaphthone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 1-Acetonaphthone do in cosmetics?
1-Acetonaphthone functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient with sweet neroli/orange blossom odor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 941-98-0.
Is 1-Acetonaphthone used outside cosmetics?
1-Acetonaphthone also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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