Allowed in EU

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal

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

What is it?

3-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; 3-(p-Ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde; a,alpha-Dimethyl-p-dihydrocinnamaldehyde; floralozone

What does it do?

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal 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

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal 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 Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal?

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; 3-(p-Ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde; a,alpha-Dimethyl-p-dihydrocinnamaldehyde; floralozone

Is Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal is 67634-15-5.

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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