Phenylmethylpentanal

INCI: PHENYLMETHYLPENTANAL

CAS Number
55066-49-4 [^1_1]
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted in cosmetics as fragrance ingredient; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard fragrance allergen precautions apply; label under Parfum

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenylmethylpentanal safe in cosmetics?

Standard fragrance allergen precautions apply; label under Parfum The EU classifies Phenylmethylpentanal as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenylmethylpentanal allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phenylmethylpentanal do in cosmetics?

Phenylmethylpentanal functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55066-49-4 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenylmethylpentanal?

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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