Allowed in EU

Anisaldehyde

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

p-Methoxybenzaldehyde; anise aldehyde; auberine liquid

What does it do?

Anisaldehyde is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Anisaldehyde 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 Anisaldehyde?

Anisaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. p-Methoxybenzaldehyde; anise aldehyde; auberine liquid

Is Anisaldehyde allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Anisaldehyde is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Anisaldehyde do in cosmetic products?

Anisaldehyde is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Anisaldehyde?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Anisaldehyde is 123-11-5.

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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: 15/10/2010