4-Methylbenzaldehyde

INCI: 4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE

CAS Number
104-87-0
Function
Fragrance (perfuming); also known as p-tolualdehyde
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; used as fragrance/flavoring ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aromatic aldehyde with Schiff base forming potential and known sensitization structural alert; GHS classification includes skin and eye irritation hazards.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Methylbenzaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Aromatic aldehyde with Schiff base forming potential and known sensitization structural alert; GHS classification includes skin and eye irritation hazards. The EU classifies 4-Methylbenzaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 4-Methylbenzaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does 4-Methylbenzaldehyde do in cosmetics?

4-Methylbenzaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (perfuming); also known as p-tolualdehyde. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-87-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Methylbenzaldehyde?

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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