Is 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One safe in cosmetics?
5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One
Also known as: 3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-ethyl-2-furanone, 2(5H)-Furanone, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-, 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone, 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid gamma-lactone, EINECS 211-811-6 (+6 more)
INCI: 5-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-METHYLFURAN-2(5H)-ONE
5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One (CAS 698-10-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (sweet, maple-like, caramellic). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Fragrance (sweet, maple-like, caramellic)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; FEMA GRAS for flavoring
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-ethyl-2-furanone
2(5H)-Furanone, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-
5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone
2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid gamma-lactone
EINECS 211-811-6
2-Ethyl-3-methyl-4-hydroxydihydro-(2,5)-furan-5-one
FEMA No. 3153
2-Hexenoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-, gamma-lactone
2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-gamma-2-hexenolactone
4-Methyl-5-ethyl-3-hydroxyfuranone
UNII-J007136N0N
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
consumer_product
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One allowed in the EU?
5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One do in cosmetics?
5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One functions as: Fragrance (sweet, maple-like, caramellic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 698-10-2.
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