Fragrance acetal
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE ISOHEXYLENEGLYCOL CYCLIC ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cyclic acetal of phenylacetaldehyde used as a fragrance ingredient to provide hyacinth-like floral notes, offering better formulation stability than the parent aldehyde at low usage levels.
Skin benefits
- Provides hyacinth-like floral note in fragrance compositions
- More stable than free phenylacetaldehyde
- Used at low levels in finished products
Known concerns
- Can release phenylacetaldehyde, a known fragrance allergen
- Skin sensitization potential
- IFRA-restricted in certain product categories
- Not recommended for sensitive or eczema-prone skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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