Is Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone safe in cosmetics?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone
INCI: DIHYDRO-4-METHYL-5-(3-METHYLBUTYL)-2(3H)-FURANONE
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone (CAS Verify — likely in the lactone family near whiskey lactone (CAS 39212-23-2) ; exact CAS for the isoamyl variant requires confirmation) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient with lactonic, creamy, coconut, and woody notes. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Verify — likely in the lactone family near whiskey lactone (CAS 39212-23-2) ; exact CAS for the isoamyl variant requires confirmation
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Function
Fragrance ingredient with lactonic, creamy, coconut, and woody notes
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Likely FEMA GRAS; related lactones hold FEMA 3803. Confirm specific FEMA number.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone allowed in the EU?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone do in cosmetics?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-methylbutyl-furanone functions as: Fragrance ingredient with lactonic, creamy, coconut, and woody notes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify — likely in the lactone family near whiskey lactone (CAS 39212-23-2) ; exact CAS for the isoamyl variant requires confirmation.
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