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