OCTANAL DIMETHYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A stable protected form of octanal used in perfumery for its clean, citrus, waxy fragrance notes.
Octanal dimethyl acetal is a protected derivative of octanal (C8 aldehyde) providing clean citrus, orange, and waxy fragrance notes. It carries no EU hazard classification and is not restricted in cosmetics regulation. The dimethyl acetal offers excellent storage stability and resistance to oxidation, making it suitable for a wide range of cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with clean, citrus, orange, waxy character
- Stable in cosmetic formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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