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Fragrance

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL CYCLIC ACETALS

CAS 29895-73-6 Updated
55

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

PERFUMING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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