Undecanal

INCI: UNDECANAL (ALDEHYDE C-11 UNDECYLIC)

CAS Number
112-44-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; FEMA GRAS (FEMA \#3092); RIFM safety assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Skin irritant at high concentrations; air-sensitive (oxidation); aquatic toxicity classification requires environmental consideration in rinse-off formulations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Undecanal safe in cosmetics?

Skin irritant at high concentrations; air-sensitive (oxidation); aquatic toxicity classification requires environmental consideration in rinse-off formulations The EU classifies Undecanal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Undecanal allowed in the EU?

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

What does Undecanal do in cosmetics?

Undecanal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-44-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Undecanal?

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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