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P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde

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

What is it?

3-Tolylpropionaldehyde; cresylpropionaldehyde

What does it do?

P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 179). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde?

P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Tolylpropionaldehyde; cresylpropionaldehyde

Is P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde do in cosmetic products?

P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Methylhydrocinnamic Aldehyde is 5406-12-2.

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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