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Hexadecanolactone

INCI name: Hexadecanolactone

Hexadecanolactone is classed in the EU CosIng database as fragrance and perfuming. Piel groups it with EU-listed allergens.

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Piel's knowledge base files Hexadecanolactone under:

EU regulation

Hexadecanolactone is listed in the EU Cosmetics Regulation, annex entry III/335. The entry sets conditions of use; read it on CosIng.

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Identifiers

INCI name
Hexadecanolactone
CAS number
109-29-5
EC number
203-662-0
CosIng reference
56367

Data from Piel's records, September 19, 2026