Pentamethylheptenone

INCI: PENTAMETHYLHEPTENONE

CAS Number
Verify against CosIng — limited public CAS mapping available
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; fragrance classification

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited toxicological data available; a CPSR assessor must obtain supplier-level safety data (RIFM or in-house) before sign-off; do not rely on read-across alone without justification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentamethylheptenone safe in cosmetics?

Limited toxicological data available; a CPSR assessor must obtain supplier-level safety data (RIFM or in-house) before sign-off; do not rely on read-across alone without justification. The EU classifies Pentamethylheptenone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pentamethylheptenone allowed in the EU?

Pentamethylheptenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pentamethylheptenone do in cosmetics?

Pentamethylheptenone functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify against CosIng — limited public CAS mapping available.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentamethylheptenone?

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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