Fragrance
DECANAL DIMETHYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An acetal-protected form of decanal used for fatty-citrus fragrance. Releases decanal on skin, so it carries the same aldehyde-allergen caveats as the free aldehyde.
Function
Skin benefits
- Fatty-citrus fragrance ingredient
- More stable than parent decanal
- Used at trace levels
Known concerns
- Hydrolyzes to decanal — fragrance sensitizer
- Aldehyde-class allergen risk
- IFRA limits possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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