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Expert Verdict
As a fragrance ingredient, standard sensitization and allergenicity assessments apply. Dimethyl acetals are generally considered less reactive than their parent aldehydes, providing improved stability. A dimethyl acetal derivative of the 12-membered ring macrocyclic aldehyde cyclododecanal. Acetal formation masks the aldehyde group, providing improved chemical stability in formulation while slowly releasing the parent fragrance character on skin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?
As a fragrance ingredient, standard sensitization and allergenicity assessments apply. Dimethyl acetals are generally considered less reactive than their parent aldehydes, providing improved stability. A dimethyl acetal derivative of the 12-membered ring macrocyclic aldehyde cyclododecanal. Acetal formation masks the aldehyde group, providing improved chemical stability in formulation while slowly releasing the parent fragrance character on skin The EU classifies Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal allowed in the EU?
Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal do in cosmetics?
Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance - acetals of macrocyclic aldehydes are characteristically used as fragrance ingredients providing musky, woody, or floral notes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available search results (the parent aldehyde cyclododecanal is CAS 3727-43-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclododecanal Dimethyl Acetal?
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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