Allowed in EU

Pentadecalactone

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Pentadecan-15-olide; angelica lactone; hexaltolide; thibetolide; omega-Pentadecalactone

What does it do?

Pentadecalactone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Pentadecalactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pentadecalactone?

Pentadecalactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentadecan-15-olide; angelica lactone; hexaltolide; thibetolide; omega-Pentadecalactone

Is Pentadecalactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pentadecalactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pentadecalactone do in cosmetic products?

Pentadecalactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Pentadecalactone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentadecalactone is 106-02-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010