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ZEDERONE

Oxireno[4,5]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-10(2H)-one, 1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydro-1a,5,9-trimethyl-, (1aR,4E,10aR)-

ZEDERONE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7727-79-9

CAS 7727-79-9PubChem CID 134687472

Zederone

Oxireno(4,5)cyclodeca(1,2-b)furan-10(2H)-one, 1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydro-1a,5,9-trimethyl-, (1aR,4E,10aR)- has been reported in Curcuma zedoaria with data available. — LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database

IUPAC name: (3R,5R,8E)-5,9,14-trimethyl-4,12-dioxatricyclo[9.3.0.03,5]tetradeca-1(11),8,13-trien-2-one

Molecular formula: C15H18O3
Molecular weight: 246.30 g/mol
Exact mass: 246.125594432 Da
XLogP3: 2.5
Topological polar surface area: 42.7 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 2

Also known as

LX0KJU7TDSOxireno(4,5)cyclodeca(1,2-b)furan-10(2H)-one, 1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydro-1a,5,9-trimethyl-, (1aR,4E,10aR)-RefChem:1958975,9,14-trimethyl-4,12-dioxatricyclo(9.3.0.0^(3,5))tetradeca-1(11),8,13-trien-2-one(3R,5R,8E)-5,9,14-trimethyl-4,12-dioxatricyclo(9.3.0.03,5)tetradeca-1(11),8,13-trien-2-oneUNII-LX0KJU7TDSEBC-618468(3R,5R,8E)-5,9,14-trimethyl-4,12-dioxatricyclo[9.3.0.0,3,5]tetradeca-1(11),8,13-trien-2-one

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID701381937

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ZEDERONE

INCI name

ZEDERONE

Description

Oxireno[4,5]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-10(2H)-one, 1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydro-1a,5,9-trimethyl-, (1aR,4E,10aR)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 90631
Imported identity: ZEDERONE
Source update: 22/04/2014

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ZEDERONE

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Key data

CAS

7727-79-9

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Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#30275 · ZEDERONE

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Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ZEDERONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZEDERONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZEDERONE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ZEDERONE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEDERONE carries the following function designation(s):

SKIN CONDITIONING

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Source note for ZEDERONE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZEDERONE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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