trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one

INCI: 5-METHYL-2-HEPTEN-4-ONE

CAS Number
81925-81-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient (fruity, green, slightly nutty ketone aroma)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl — structural alert for potential skin sensitization; manage via IFRA concentration limits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one safe in cosmetics?

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl — structural alert for potential skin sensitization; manage via IFRA concentration limits The EU classifies trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one allowed in the EU?

trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one do in cosmetics?

trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one functions as: Fragrance ingredient (fruity, green, slightly nutty ketone aroma). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 81925-81-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for trans-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one?

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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