Fragrance acetal
ACETALDEHYDE ETHYL CIS-3-HEXENYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A green fragrance acetal that can hydrolyze to release acetaldehyde, a possible human carcinogen. IFRA restricts use levels to limit acetaldehyde release in finished products.
Skin benefits
- Provides green leafy fragrance note
- Stable acetal form of acetaldehyde
- Used in fine fragrance
Known concerns
- Can hydrolyze to release acetaldehyde
- Acetaldehyde is an IARC Group 2B carcinogen
- IFRA restricted in leave-on use
- Possible skin irritation in sensitive users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related fragrance acetals
Same plant / compound family
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