4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One

INCI: 4,6-DIMETHYL-PYRAN-2-ONE

CAS Number
675-09-2
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted by FDA; no CIR review required for fragrance-only use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No phototoxicity or photoallergenicity concerns based on UV/Vis absorption and in vivo data. Subject to IFRA use-level standards.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One safe in cosmetics?

No phototoxicity or photoallergenicity concerns based on UV/Vis absorption and in vivo data. Subject to IFRA use-level standards. The EU classifies 4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One allowed in the EU?

4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One do in cosmetics?

4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 675-09-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4,6-Dimethyl-Pyran-2-One?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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