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NONAN-3-ONE.

Questionable CAS 925-78-0 / PERFUMING

Nonan-3-one is an aliphatic ketone predominantly utilized for its aromatic properties in consumer products. Its primary application lies in imparting scent and flavor to formulations.

Summary

Fragrance

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functionally, nonan-3-one serves as a fragrance and flavoring agent. While a related alcohol, 3-nonanol, has been observed to possess antimicrobial characteristics, direct skincare mechanisms for nonan-3-one itself are not extensively documented.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
2%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The FDA recognizes nonan-3-one as a safe food additive/flavoring agent. For fragrance concentrates, usage levels up to 2.0000% are recommended. It is classified as an eye irritant (H319: Causes serious eye irritation), indicating a need for careful formulation, particularly around the eye area.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Nonan-3-one primarily functions as a fragrance component, and without demonstrated direct skincare benefits or comprehensive safety data for topical skin application, its inclusion in precision skincare formulations is not optimally aligned with targeted skin improvement.

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