Is Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone safe in cosmetics?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone
INCI: 4-METHYL-5-PENTYLDIHYDROFURAN-2(3H)-ONE
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone (CAS Verify — structurally a C₅ homolog of whiskey lactone. Related: whiskey lactone CAS 39212-23-2 (butyl variant)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient with woody, coconut, lactonic, and creamy characteristics. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify — structurally a C₅ homolog of whiskey lactone. Related: whiskey lactone CAS 39212-23-2 (butyl variant)
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Function
Fragrance ingredient with woody, coconut, lactonic, and creamy characteristics
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Likely permitted; FEMA GRAS status for this specific chain length should be confirmed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone allowed in the EU?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone do in cosmetics?
Dihydro-4-methyl-5-pentylfuranone functions as: Fragrance ingredient with woody, coconut, lactonic, and creamy characteristics. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify — structurally a C₅ homolog of whiskey lactone. Related: whiskey lactone CAS 39212-23-2 (butyl variant).
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