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TETRAHYDRO-6-PENT-3-ENYL-PYRAN-2-ONE.

Optional CAS 32764-98-0 / PERFUMING

This ingredient is an aromatic compound primarily valued for its distinct fragrance profile, imparting a rich, floral jasmine character with notes of peach, apricot, and coconut milk to formulations. It is solely used as a perfuming agent, offering no direct therapeutic benefits to the skin.

Summary

Perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

Tetrahydro-6-pent-3-enyl-pyran-2-one functions exclusively as a fragrance component. Its mechanism of action is limited to contributing a specific olfactory character to products, with no reported direct impact on skin physiology for cosmetic or therapeutic outcomes.

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
Sensitization risk Low

A comprehensive safety assessment by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) concluded no concerns for skin sensitization at declared usage levels. Evaluations for genotoxicity, repeated dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, local respiratory toxicity, phototoxicity/photoallergenicity, and environmental safety also showed no genotoxicity and exposures below the Threshold of Toxicological Concern. The U.S. FDA lists this ingredient (or its synonym 8-Decen-5-olide) as 'Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)' for food applications. EWG rates common concerns for this ingredient as 'LOW' across categories, indicating it is not expected to be toxic, harmful, persistent, or bioaccumulative.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

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Tetrahydro-6-pent-3-enyl-pyran-2-one is a well-characterized fragrance ingredient that enhances product experience with its floral-fruity scent, posing a low risk of irritation or sensitization for most skin types.

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