Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde

INCI: METHYLPHENOXY-ACETALDEHYDE

CAS Number
67845-46-9
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aldehyde functional group presents potential for skin sensitization at elevated concentrations; governed by IFRA Standards. Aromatic ether-aldehyde combining a methylphenoxy moiety with an acetaldehyde group; used as a perfumery building block

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Aldehyde functional group presents potential for skin sensitization at elevated concentrations; governed by IFRA Standards. Aromatic ether-aldehyde combining a methylphenoxy moiety with an acetaldehyde group; used as a perfumery building block The EU classifies Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67845-46-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylphenoxy-Acetaldehyde?

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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