Fragrance

Anisaldehyde

INCI: ANISALDEHYDE
CAS 123-11-5 EC 204-602-6
p-Methoxybenzaldehyde; anise aldehyde; auberine liquid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

p-Methoxybenzaldehyde; anise aldehyde; auberine liquid

Purpose

Function

Perfuming, Flavoring
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL20 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
fragrance-componentifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Mild skin/eye irritant at high concentrations; ensure oxidative stability as aldehydes can form peroxides on storage; potential cross-reactivity in fragrance-sensitive individuals though not a primary concern

US Note

FEMA GRAS (#2670); FDA permitted in cosmetics; RIFM safety assessment confirms safe use

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
123-11-5
EC Number
204-602-6
INCI
ANISALDEHYDE
Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026