Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal

INCI: HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL

CAS Number
90-87-9
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - permitted fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitizer (typical of fragrance aldehydes/acetals); should be used within IFRA-recommended concentrations. Molecular formula C₁₁H₁₆O₂, MW 180.24; floral-green odor profile; more chemically stable than its parent aldehyde (hydratropic aldehyde), making it easier to formulate; also known as 2-phenylpropionaldehyde dimethyl acetal or Lysmeral

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitizer (typical of fragrance aldehydes/acetals); should be used within IFRA-recommended concentrations. Molecular formula C₁₁H₁₆O₂, MW 180.24; floral-green odor profile; more chemically stable than its parent aldehyde (hydratropic aldehyde), making it easier to formulate; also known as 2-phenylpropionaldehyde dimethyl acetal or Lysmeral The EU classifies Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal allowed in the EU?

Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal do in cosmetics?

Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90-87-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydratropic Aldehyde 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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