2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated

INCI: FURANCARBALDEHYDE/HEPTANAL HYDROGENATED

CAS Number
Reaction product — no single CAS; parent materials: Furfural (98-01-1) and Heptanal (111-71-7)
Function
Fragrance ingredient (hydrogenated condensation product)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Hydrogenated condensation product of furfural and heptanal; parent furfural is a known skin irritant with hepatotoxicity concerns at high doses. The hydrogenated product is generally considered safer, but batch-to-batch compositional variability presents a quality concern. Specifications on residual furfural content are important for safety assurance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated safe in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated condensation product of furfural and heptanal; parent furfural is a known skin irritant with hepatotoxicity concerns at high doses. The hydrogenated product is generally considered safer, but batch-to-batch compositional variability presents a quality concern. Specifications on residual furfural content are important for safety assurance. The EU classifies 2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated allowed in the EU?

2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated do in cosmetics?

2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated functions as: Fragrance ingredient (hydrogenated condensation product). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Reaction product — no single CAS; parent materials: Furfural (98-01-1) and Heptanal (111-71-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Furancarbaldehyde/Heptanal Hydrogenated?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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