3-Hexenal

INCI: 3-HEXENAL

CAS Number
6789-80-6 (cis/Z-isomer)
Function
Perfuming (fragrance)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; FEMA GRAS; RIFM assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

α,β-unsaturated aldehyde with genotoxicity structural alert; RIFM applies restricted maximum use levels by product category

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Hexenal safe in cosmetics?

α,β-unsaturated aldehyde with genotoxicity structural alert; RIFM applies restricted maximum use levels by product category The EU classifies 3-Hexenal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 3-Hexenal allowed in the EU?

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

What does 3-Hexenal do in cosmetics?

3-Hexenal functions as: Perfuming (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6789-80-6 (cis/Z-isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Hexenal?

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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