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NICOTINALDEHYDE

CAS 500-22-1 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Pyridine-3-carbaldehyde, a reactive aldehyde used as a chemical intermediate. Carries acute toxicity and skin/eye irritation hazards; rarely seen in finished cosmetics, and not appropriate for leave-on use.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Niacin/niacinamide synthesis intermediate
  • Reactive carbonyl flavor/aroma chemistry

Known concerns

  • GHS H302/H315/H319 acute toxicity & irritation
  • Reactive aldehyde — sensitization risk
  • Not a typical leave-on cosmetic ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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