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Fragrance

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,2-CYCLIC ACETAL

CAS 5694-72-4 Updated
58

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

PERFUMING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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