Is 2-Undecenal safe in cosmetics?
2-Undecenal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Undecenal
INCI: 2-UNDECENAL
2-Undecenal (CAS 2463-77-6 (racemic) / 53448-07-0 (E-isomer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 2463-77-6 (racemic) / 53448-07-0 (E-isomer) →
Function
Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; FEMA GRAS as flavoring
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Undecenal.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 2-Undecenal — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Undecenal allowed in the EU?
2-Undecenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Undecenal do in cosmetics?
2-Undecenal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2463-77-6 (racemic) / 53448-07-0 (E-isomer).
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