O-Anisaldehyde

INCI: O-ANISALDEHYDE

CAS Number
135-02-4
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as GRAS food flavoring (FEMA 4077, JECFA 2062); not restricted for cosmetic use under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CYP1A2 inhibitor in silico; high aquatic toxicity predicted (fish, Tetrahymena); eye and skin irritant; recommend IFRA-compliant use levels in fragrance compound

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O-Anisaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

CYP1A2 inhibitor in silico; high aquatic toxicity predicted (fish, Tetrahymena); eye and skin irritant; recommend IFRA-compliant use levels in fragrance compound The EU classifies O-Anisaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is O-Anisaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does O-Anisaldehyde do in cosmetics?

O-Anisaldehyde functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 135-02-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for O-Anisaldehyde?

adequate 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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