INCI name

ANISALDEHYDE

Anisaldehyde

An aromatic aldehyde with an anise-like odour, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Anisaldehyde is 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (p-anisaldehyde), an aromatic aldehyde that occurs naturally in anise and some other plants. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained synthetically or from a natural source.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (2)

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