Is Hexyldihydrofuranone safe in cosmetics?
Hexyldihydrofuranone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyldihydrofuranone
INCI: HEXYLDIHYDROFURANONE
Hexyldihydrofuranone (CAS Not confirmed — multiple possible isomers exist (e.g., hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone variants)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / masking agent (lactone class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed — multiple possible isomers exist (e.g., hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone variants)
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Function
Fragrance / masking agent (lactone class)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — structurally related furanones appear in FDA GRAS/fragrance lists
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyldihydrofuranone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyldihydrofuranone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldihydrofuranone allowed in the EU?
Hexyldihydrofuranone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldihydrofuranone do in cosmetics?
Hexyldihydrofuranone functions as: Fragrance / masking agent (lactone class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — multiple possible isomers exist (e.g., hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone variants).
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