Perillaldehyde
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-
What does it do?
Perillaldehyde is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Perillaldehyde is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 169). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Perillaldehyde?
Perillaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-
Is Perillaldehyde allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Perillaldehyde is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Perillaldehyde do in cosmetic products?
Perillaldehyde is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Perillaldehyde?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Perillaldehyde is 2111-75-3.
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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