Fragrance
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL CYCLIC ACETALS
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A glyceryl-acetal version of phenylacetaldehyde with a hyacinth-floral aroma. Acute-oral GHS flag and the parent aldehydes allergenicity mean it is used at trace levels in fragrance.
Function
Skin benefits
- Hyacinth-style fragrance material
- Stable acetal protects reactive aldehyde
- Used at low % in fragrance compounds
Known concerns
- GHS H302 harmful if swallowed
- Can hydrolyse back to phenylacetaldehyde, a known fragrance allergen
- Limited dermal sensitisation data
- Trace use only
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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