Cosmetic Ingredient

4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde

Also known as: EINECS 227-191-5

CAS 5703-26-4

4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde (CAS 5703-26-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde
CAS Number
5703-26-4
DTXSID
DTXSID30205642
Molecular Formula
C9H10O2
InChI Key
NRIVMXXOUOBRAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
150.06808
Synonyms
EINECS 227-191-5

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Flavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde?

4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde used in cosmetics?

Yes, 4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Methoxyhydratropaldehyde. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde used outside industrial chemicals?

4-Methoxyphenylacetaldehyde also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.