Ingredient Dictionary

VERATRALDEHYDE

Veratraldehyde is a dimethoxybenzene that is benzaldehyde substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3 and 4.

Definition

Veratraldehyde is a dimethoxybenzene that is benzaldehyde substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3 and 4. It is found in peppermint, ginger, raspberry, and other fruits. It has a role as an antifungal agent. It is a member of benzaldehydes and a dimethoxybenzene.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII UI88P68JZD · registered name Veratraldehyde · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

VERATRALDEHYDEINCIBenzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 120-14-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 204-373-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID7026285
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID406285

IUPAC: 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
Molecular formula: C9H10O3
Molecular weight: 166.176 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: solid
Melting/freezing point: 42~45 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 281~283 ℃
Flash point: 110 ℃
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: - / - %
Vapour pressure: 0.004 ㎜Hg (25 C)
Vapour density: 5.7
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 1.61
Molecular weight: 166.18

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 11 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance8
Flavouring and nutrient2
No specific technical function1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 5 studies

Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening
Category 6.3A (Category 2)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Low to Moderate Frequency of Sensitization
skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
Classification not possible
Eye Irritation · Screening