Fragrance ingredient
Benzaldehyde
A naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde with a bitter-almond scent, used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient, denaturant, and masking agent; an EU-regulated fragrance allergen.
Also known as: benzenecarbonal, phenylmethanal
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Benefits
- ✓Contributes a bitter-almond fragrance note
- ✓Used as a denaturant and masking agent to cover unpleasant base odors
Watch for
- ⚠EU-regulated fragrance allergen requiring label disclosure above threshold concentrations
- ⚠CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics
In depth
What it does
A naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde with a bitter-almond scent, used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient, denaturant, and masking agent; an EU-regulated fragrance allergen. As an fragrance ingredient, it is particularly valued for contributes a bitter-almond fragrance note and used as a denaturant and masking agent to cover unpleasant base odors.
