2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal)

INCI: 2,3-DIHYDRO-2,2,6-TRIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE

CAS Number
116-26-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient (saffron-like, herbaceous aroma); also known as Safranal
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; FEMA 3389 - Generally Recognized as Safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Aldehyde group - potential mild skin irritant at elevated concentrations; natural component of saffron essential oil

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil fragrance-component natural-origin ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) safe in cosmetics?

Aldehyde group - potential mild skin irritant at elevated concentrations; natural component of saffron essential oil The EU classifies 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) allowed in the EU?

2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) do in cosmetics?

2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal) functions as: Fragrance ingredient (saffron-like, herbaceous aroma); also known as Safranal. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 116-26-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (Safranal)?

adequate 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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