Fragrance ingredient
PINANE CARBALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aldehyde derived from the pinane terpene skeleton, used in pine and woody fragrance compositions. It shares allergen risks with other reactive terpene aldehydes and is used at low levels.
Skin benefits
- Used at low levels in pine, woody and floral fragrance accords
- Provides distinctive terpene-aldehyde character
Known concerns
- Terpene aldehydes are recognised contact allergens and oxidise on storage
- Pinane structures share chemistry with allergenic limonene and pinene oxidation products
- Subject to IFRA restrictions typical of reactive fragrance aldehydes
- Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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