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Fragrance

3,4-DIETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE

CAS 2029-94-9
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An aromatic aldehyde used for vanilla-anise fragrance notes. Aldehyde reactivity gives it skin-sensitizer potential, so cosmetic use stays at fragrance-trace levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Vanilla/anise fragrance character
  • Synthetic alternative to natural aldehydes
  • Stable in formulation

Known concerns

  • Aldehyde — potential skin sensitizer
  • GHS flags acute toxicity/irritation
  • Limited cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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