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Moumoujus

2,7-DIMETHYL-5-OCTEN-4-ONE.

Questionable CAS 68419-46-5 / PERFUMING

A synthetic fragrance molecule that delivers a distinctive herbal, chamomile-like scent profile to cosmetic formulations. This unsaturated ketone compound serves exclusively as a perfuming agent, with no documented skin health benefits beyond sensory enhancement.

Summary

perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functions solely through olfactory interaction to provide fragrance to products. Does not interact with skin cell receptors or biological pathways related to skin repair, barrier function, or anti-aging processes.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As a fragrance component with no therapeutic claims, dusting is not applicable to this ingredient.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Demonstrates high solubility in ethanol and isopropanol with limited water solubility at 154 mg/L. Requires protection from strong oxidizing conditions to maintain stability as an unsaturated ketone.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • strong bases

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Classified as GHS Category 1 Skin Sensitizer with H317 hazard classification indicating potential for allergic skin reactions. Subject to IFRA fragrance safety guidelines rather than specific concentration limits.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

A fragrance ingredient with significant sensitization potential that adds only sensory value without skin benefits.

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