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Fragrance

DECANAL

CAS 112-31-2
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A citrus-aldehyde fragrance ingredient (capric aldehyde). Useful in scent design but PubChem flags real skin, eye and respiratory irritation, plus aquatic toxicity.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Citrus-orange fragrance note
  • Common natural-identical aroma chemical
  • Wide use in fine fragrance

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritant
  • H319 serious eye irritant
  • H335 respiratory irritant
  • H412 harmful to aquatic life
  • Combustible liquid (H227)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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