INCI name

RASPBERRY KETONE

Raspberry ketone

An aroma compound with a raspberry note, used as a fragrance and conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Raspberry ketone, 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one, is an aromatic compound that occurs naturally in raspberries. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, body care products and perfumed products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from natural sources or synthesised.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (46)

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