5-CYCLOHEXADECENONE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
5-CYCLOHEXADECENONE
Safety grade: A
This is a synthetic musk-like fragrance compound used to add a clean, soft, musky scent to cosmetic products. It is a ring-shaped molecule that produces a warm, subtle aroma similar to natural musks found in nature.
It is used in cosmetic products as a fragrance ingredient to provide or enhance a pleasant musky scent in perfumes, lotions, and other beauty products.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Perfuming ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
- COUMARIN — Grade C**