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Fragrance ingredient

OCTANAL DIMETHYL ACETAL

CAS 10022-28-3
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Octanal dimethyl acetal is a fragrance ingredient providing a fresh, citrus-aldehyde scent and is more stable than its parent aldehyde, with general aldehyde-family sensitisation considerations.

Skin benefits

  • Stable acetal precursor of octanal with a fresh citrus-aldehyde scent
  • Used at very low levels in fragrance compositions
  • More stable in formulation than the parent aldehyde

Known concerns

  • Aldehyde-family fragrances carry general sensitisation potential
  • IFRA recommended levels apply
  • Hydrolysis can release octanal on skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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