3-(2-FURYL)ACRYLALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A furyl-substituted unsaturated aldehyde with potent fragrance properties but significant sensitization concerns and structural alerts for genotoxicity that limit its cosmetic applicability.
3-(2-Furyl)acrylaldehyde (also called 2-furanacrolein or furacrolein) is an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde with a furan ring, contributing powerful, spicy-green odor notes. The furan ring introduces additional toxicological concern (furan ring metabolism to reactive epoxides), and the unsaturated aldehyde structure presents skin sensitization risks. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes but its hazard profile restricts use.
Known concerns
- Skin sensitization (alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde)
- Furan ring metabolic activation concern
- Limited cosmetic applicability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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