base note gourmand

6-Methylcoumarin

Also known as: 6-Methyl-2h-1-benzopyran-2-one, 6-Methylbenzopyrone, 6-Methyl coumarin, 6-Methyl-cis-o-coumarinic lactone, Toncarine

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 92-48-8

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C10H8O2
Molecular Weight 160.17 g/mol
Boiling Point 577 °F at 725 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 266 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey FXFYOPQLGGEACP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Sources: PubChem