3-Dodecenal

INCI: 3-DODECENAL

CAS Number
68083-57-8 (mixed isomers); 76595-72-7 (trans isomer)
Function
Fragrance with citrus, fatty, waxy, aldehydic odor profile
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no IFRA restriction across all 10 product categories

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aldehydes can be mild skin irritants at high concentrations; use within IFRA guidelines

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Dodecenal safe in cosmetics?

Aldehydes can be mild skin irritants at high concentrations; use within IFRA guidelines The EU classifies 3-Dodecenal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Dodecenal allowed in the EU?

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

What does 3-Dodecenal do in cosmetics?

3-Dodecenal functions as: Fragrance with citrus, fatty, waxy, aldehydic odor profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68083-57-8 (mixed isomers); 76595-72-7 (trans isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Dodecenal?

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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