2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde

INCI: 2-NONYLCROTONALDEHYDE

CAS Number
6720-16-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; listed in FDA GSRS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde structure with potential electrophilic reactivity, but permitted in EU and US with no regulatory restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde structure with potential electrophilic reactivity, but permitted in EU and US with no regulatory restrictions. The EU classifies 2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does 2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde do in cosmetics?

2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6720-16-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Nonylcrotonaldehyde?

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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