4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal

INCI: 4-METHYL-2-PHENYL-2-PENTENAL

CAS Number
26643-91-4
Function
Fragrance (perfuming); cocoa/chocolate aroma profile
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for flavoring (JECFA No. 1473); permitted as fragrance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl presents structural alert for skin sensitization; respiratory irritation potential exists.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal safe in cosmetics?

α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl presents structural alert for skin sensitization; respiratory irritation potential exists. The EU classifies 4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal allowed in the EU?

4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal do in cosmetics?

4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal functions as: Fragrance (perfuming); cocoa/chocolate aroma profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26643-91-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Pentenal?

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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