Quick answer
Used as a masking or fragrance component in skin care; Exhibits a floral, jasmine scent; Like other fragrant ingredients, can cause short-term and long-term skin sensitization; Is a colorless-to-light yellow liquid in its raw material form
Methyldihydrojasmonate
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Methyl (1R-trans)-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate; Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-pentyl-, methyl ester
Purpose
Methyldihydrojasmonate is a fragrant compound used in skin care for its floral, jasmine-like scent. Like other fragrances, it can cause skin sensitization.
Rating
BAD
Category
Fragrance: Synthetic and Natural
INCI Purpose
FRAGRANCE
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Used as a masking or fragrance component in skin care
Exhibits a floral, jasmine scent
Like other fragrant ingredients, can cause short-term and long-term skin sensitization
Is a colorless-to-light yellow liquid in its raw material form
Article
Methyldihydrojasmonate is a fragrant compound used in skin care for its floral, jasmine-like scent. Although naturally occurring in the common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) plant, the version of methyldihydrojasmonate used in skin care is synthetic.
The way ingredients impart fragrance is through a volatile reaction. Unfortunately, this reaction can cause skin sensitization and long-term damage. This too is true for methyldihydrojasmonate. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has not yet reviewed methyldihydrojasmonate or assessed its safety when used in cosmetics.
As a raw material, it’s a colorless-to-light yellow liquid. Methyldihydrojasmonate also has applications in the food industry.
See: Jasmine Oil
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