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Fragrance

O-METHOXYCINNAMALDEHYDE

CAS 1504-74-1
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ortho-methoxycinnamic aldehyde used as a cinnamon-like perfume note. Both PubChem hazard flags and EU allergen status push it into Moderate territory — limited use only.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Cinnamon-spicy perfume
  • Strong aromatic at low levels

Known concerns

  • Skin/eye/respiratory irritant
  • Cinnamal-class fragrance allergen
  • Use-level restrictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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