Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally regarded as safe at typical fragrance/flavoring concentrations; may cause skin irritation at high concentrations; not classified as a major allergen. Monoterpene ketone; minty/herbaceous character less intense than menthol; naturally found in peppermint and pennyroyal oils; the levorotatory enantiomer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is L-Menthanone safe in cosmetics?
Generally regarded as safe at typical fragrance/flavoring concentrations; may cause skin irritation at high concentrations; not classified as a major allergen. Monoterpene ketone; minty/herbaceous character less intense than menthol; naturally found in peppermint and pennyroyal oils; the levorotatory enantiomer The EU classifies L-Menthanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is L-Menthanone allowed in the EU?
L-Menthanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does L-Menthanone do in cosmetics?
L-Menthanone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely 14073-97-3 ((−)-menthone / L-menthone) - verify against CosIng or PCPC dictionary, as "menthanone" is an older nomenclature variant.
What is the Margin of Safety for L-Menthanone?
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.
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