Fragrance
2-DODECENAL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A long-chain unsaturated aldehyde used as a citrus-fatty fragrance note. The aldehyde class is a documented sensitiser family — used only at IFRA-managed trace levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Citrus-aldehyde fragrance note
- Used at trace levels in perfumery
Known concerns
- Aldehydes are common skin sensitisers
- Possible irritation in concentrate
- Restricted by IFRA in some applications
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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