Fragrance
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,2-CYCLIC ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A glyceryl cyclic acetal of phenylacetaldehyde used as a controlled-release floral fragrance. PubChem flags H302 only — overall low risk at fragrance ppm.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cyclic acetal of phenylacetaldehyde — controlled-release fragrance
- Provides hyacinth/floral fragrance character
- Glyceryl acetal protects the aldehyde from oxidation
Known concerns
- GHS H302 harmful if swallowed
- Generic fragrance allergen caveats apply
- Use only at fragrance-trace levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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