OCTANAL ETHYLENEGLYCOL CYCLIC ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
A protected cyclic acetal form of octanal used in perfumery for its citrus, orange-peel fragrance character.
Octanal ethylene glycol cyclic acetal is a protected, stable form of octanal (C8 aldehyde) providing citrus, orange-peel, and slightly fatty fragrance notes. It carries no EU hazard classification and is not restricted in cosmetics regulation. The cyclic acetal structure provides superior stability to oxidation compared to the free aldehyde, making it suitable for functional cosmetic formulations.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with citrus, orange-peel character
- Stable in cosmetic formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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