p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde
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- CAS
- 5406-12-2
- EC
- 2264604
- PubChem CID
- 64812
- Molecular Formula
- C10H12O
- Molecular Weight
- 148.2000 g/mol
Fragrance. Prohibited in cosmetics above a certain concentration due to its allergenic properties.
What does it do?
An ingredient used to provide fragrance to cosmetic products.
Details
A synthetic molecule added to provide a floral and fresh scent profile to products. Its use is restricted to 0.2% as it can cause allergic sensitivity on the skin. Individuals with known fragrance allergies or very sensitive skin should use it while monitoring skin reactions.
Benefits
Functions
Restrictions
Function & Use
Perfuming
Regulatory note
- EU 1223/2009 Annex IIIRestricted
Maximum concentration: 0.2%
Industry GHS notices (PubChem)
These are industry self-reports to ECHA, not our regulatory assessment.
- H317(100.0%)- May cause an allergic skin reaction
The verdict isn’t ours: below is what SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) said, verbatim.
What The Sources Say
SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety)1
Safety assessment
EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion on Cresylpropionaldehyde (p-methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde)
Scientific References
- EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DSSTox identifiers mapped to CAS (2021r1)US EPA, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure
- EU CosIng — Cosmetic Ingredient Database full exportEuropean Commission, DG GROW
- Opinion on Cresylpropionaldehyde (p-methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde)SCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
- PubChem — CID-Synonym-filtered bulk + PUG REST propertiesNCBI / National Library of Medicine