5-Hydroxyvanillin
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-
What does it do?
5-Hydroxyvanillin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
5-Hydroxyvanillin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Hydroxyvanillin?
5-Hydroxyvanillin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-
Is 5-Hydroxyvanillin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. 5-Hydroxyvanillin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 5-Hydroxyvanillin do in cosmetic products?
5-Hydroxyvanillin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 5-Hydroxyvanillin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 5-Hydroxyvanillin is 3934-87-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/04/2020