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HEXAHYDRO-BENZOFURANONE.

Avoid CAS 6051-03-2 / PERFUMING

This compound primarily functions as a perfuming agent, imparting scent to cosmetic formulations. Its role in precision skincare is limited to olfactory enhancement, without evidence of direct benefits to skin physiology.

Perfuming

Science

The precise mechanism of action for any potential direct skin benefits is currently not specified in available research.


Research

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

Safety assessments by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) for this ingredient and its derivatives indicate no concerns for skin sensitization, photoirritation, or photoallergenicity at current declared use levels in fragrance applications. The EWG Skin Deep database also rates it with low concern for organ system toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and ecotoxicology.


Your Skin

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

Our Assessment

Avoid

Primarily serving as a fragrance component without identified direct skin benefits or a known mechanism of action, this ingredient is not recommended for precision skincare formulations.


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