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Fragrance

DIMETHYLHEPTENAL

CAS 106-72-9
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A melonal-style aldehyde fragrance compound (Melonal). Used at trace levels per IFRA; aldehyde sensitization is the main concern.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Citrus melon-aldehyde fragrance ingredient
  • Stable in formulations
  • Used at very low percentages

Known concerns

  • Aldehyde-class fragrance — possible sensitizer
  • IFRA category restrictions
  • Skin irritation in concentrates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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