Heptadienal

INCI: HEPTADIENAL

CAS Number
4313-03-5 (trans,trans-2,4-heptadienal)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — FEMA GRAS (No. 3164); no specific CFR prohibition

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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 acts as Michael acceptor with potential for skin sensitization and mutagenicity at elevated concentrations. IFRA use-level restrictions likely apply. Requires RIFM-compliant exposure assessment for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heptadienal safe in cosmetics?

α,β-unsaturated carbonyl acts as Michael acceptor with potential for skin sensitization and mutagenicity at elevated concentrations. IFRA use-level restrictions likely apply. Requires RIFM-compliant exposure assessment for CPSR. The EU classifies Heptadienal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Heptadienal allowed in the EU?

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

What does Heptadienal do in cosmetics?

Heptadienal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4313-03-5 (trans,trans-2,4-heptadienal).

What is the Margin of Safety for Heptadienal?

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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