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VALERALDEHYDE HEXYLENEGLYCOL ACETAL

CAS 54546-26-8
63

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An acetal fragrance ingredient (Herboxane) giving a fresh, herbal, chamomile-like scent. Used at trace levels in perfumes and complies with IFRA guidelines.

Skin benefits

  • Herbal, chamomile-like fragrance note
  • Compliant with IFRA standards
  • Effective at trace levels
  • Stable acetal protecting group for the aldehyde

Known concerns

  • Limited publicly available toxicology data
  • Aldehyde precursors can release under acidic conditions
  • Possible mild skin sensitization from acetal class
  • Function limited to fragrance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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