Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One

INCI: 5-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-METHYLFURAN-2(5H)-ONE

CAS Number
698-10-2
Function
Fragrance (sweet, maple-like, caramellic)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; FEMA GRAS for flavoring

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1.3 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1.3 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Closely related to Homofuronol but distinct isomer; limited independent cosmetic safety data

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One safe in cosmetics?

Closely related to Homofuronol but distinct isomer; limited independent cosmetic safety data The EU classifies 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One?

not established 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.

What is the NOAEL for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methylfuran-2(5H)-One is 1.3 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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