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Fragrance

METHYLHEXYLACETALDEHYDE

CAS 7786-29-0
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A branched-chain aliphatic aldehyde used as a citrus-floral fragrance. Aldehydes are a class with documented sensitization risk, so kept at trace levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aldehydic citrus-floral fragrance note
  • Used at very low percentages
  • IFRA-managed material

Known concerns

  • Aldehydes are common skin sensitizers
  • Possible mild irritation
  • Limited cosmetic safety review for this isomer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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