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VALERALDEHYDE.

Avoid CAS 110-62-3 / PERFUMING

Valeraldehyde is primarily utilized as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic products. Despite its common usage, it is a severe skin and eye irritant and a known sensitizer.

Summary

Fragrance

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by imparting a distinct scent to formulations. It is metabolized to valeric acid both in vitro and in vivo.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Valeraldehyde is stable but highly flammable and requires refrigeration for optimal product quality. It can form explosive peroxides and may polymerize with warming or exposure to inorganic acids and bases.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • strong bases
  • strong reducing agents
  • air (oxygen)
  • amines
  • alcohols
  • alkalis
  • strong mineral acids
  • halogen compounds

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Approved by the USFDA as a flavoring agent, valeraldehyde causes severe skin and eye irritation, leading to necrosis. It presents a risk of allergic skin reactions and is an upper respiratory tract irritant.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Given its severe irritant and sensitizing properties, Valeraldehyde is unsuitable for precision skincare formulations.

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