Fragrance aldehyde
ISOPROPYLMETHYLHEXENAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Synthetic green-floral aldehyde used in perfumery. Like other fragrance aldehydes it is safe within IFRA use limits but carries a moderate sensitization potential in fragrance-reactive users.
Skin benefits
- Synthetic aldehyde fragrance ingredient with fresh green-floral character
- Used as a replacement for more sensitizing natural aldehydes
- Stable in a range of cosmetic and fine fragrance bases
Known concerns
- Aldehyde fragrance materials can sensitize predisposed individuals
- Subject to IFRA use-level restrictions in leave-on products
- Not appropriate for fragrance-free claims
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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