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Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone)

INCI: TETRAHYDRO-DIMETHYL-BENZOFURANONE

CAS Number
15356-74-8
Function
Fragrance – coumarin-type lactone, minty-herbal note
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; TSCA listed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Lactone class – monitor at high concentrations for potential skin reactivity

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) safe in cosmetics?

Lactone class – monitor at high concentrations for potential skin reactivity The EU classifies Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) allowed in the EU?

Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) do in cosmetics?

Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone) functions as: Fragrance – coumarin-type lactone, minty-herbal note. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15356-74-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one (Mint Lactone)?

adequate 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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