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HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL.

Optional CAS 90-87-9 / PERFUMING

Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is an aromatic acetal extensively utilized as a fragrance ingredient across various cosmetic and personal care products. It primarily functions to enhance a product's olfactive profile, imparting scent rather than providing direct therapeutic benefits to the skin.

Summary

Fragrance

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound acts solely as a fragrance agent, delivering a specific aroma to products and perfuming the skin upon application. Current research indicates no identified mechanism of action related to direct skincare benefits, such as hydration or anti-aging effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

This ingredient's primary role as a fragrance additive means it is not typically 'dusted' or promoted for direct clinical skincare benefits.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Acetals generally exhibit robust stability against nucleophiles and bases, provided conditions do not induce hydrolysis. Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal demonstrates excellent stability in fine fragrances and fabric conditioners, and good stability in alcoholic lotions, alkalis, antiperspirants, bleaches, shampoos, and soaps. Its performance in powder detergents is rated as moderate.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed by CIR
Sensitization risk Low

The Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety (RIFM) has concluded that Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is safe for use, recommending usage levels up to 10.0000% within fragrance concentrates. While not reviewed by CIR or SCCS, it holds a FEMA number (2888) and is recognized by PubChem as a food additive (flavoring agent or adjuvant). Its irritancy potential is assessed as low.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

Hydratropic Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a well-regarded fragrance ingredient that offers no direct clinical benefits to skin, making its inclusion optional based on product scent profile requirements.

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