Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- industrial
3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione
CAS 765-70-8
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
79299-96-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione in plain language
Also known as 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione · 1,2-Cyclopentanedione, 3-methyl- · 3-methyl-1,2-cyclopentandione · Methylcyclopentenolone · NCGC00256786-01 · Oacykcizdvvnjl-uhfffaoysa-n
Used in consumer products as a fragrance ingredient and a flavouring.
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including No specific technical function, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including No specific technical function, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
5
Typical roles
FragranceFlavouring