Is Androstadienone safe in cosmetics?
Androstadienone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Androstadienone
Also known as: 4,16-Androstadien-3-one
INCI: ANDROSTADIENONE
Androstadienone (CAS 4075-07-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming/Fragrance (pheromone-like compound). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Perfuming/Fragrance (pheromone-like compound)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited in cosmetics; note that the related compound androstenedione is a Schedule III controlled substance. Androstadienone is structurally distinct but regulators may question steroid derivatives.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Androstadienone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Androstadienone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
4,16-Androstadien-3-one
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Androstadienone allowed in the EU?
Androstadienone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Androstadienone do in cosmetics?
Androstadienone functions as: Perfuming/Fragrance (pheromone-like compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4075-07-4.
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