A fragrance aldehyde with a green odour.
What it is
Hexanal, also called caproic aldehyde, is a six-carbon aliphatic aldehyde with a green, grassy odour. CosIng lists its function as fragrance.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes and in the fragrance compositions of various cosmetics.
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.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (90)
- Tusz do rzęs 2000 Calorie · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Nagelhärter · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Nail Care Vegan Strengthener · Max Factor
- The Second Nail Hardener & Nail Shield (PINK) – Pink Second Nail · IsaDora
- The Rock Base Nail Hardener & Ridge Filler – Rock Base · IsaDora
- Break Fix Liquid Nail Patch · essie
- Quick Dry Nail Lacquer · ArtDeco
- SOS Nail Repair · ArtDeco
- Odżywka Complete Repair 15 ml · Silcare
- Complete Repair Conditioner 15 ml · Silcare
- Conditioner Complete Repair 15 ml · Silcare
- Utwardzacz diamentowy odżywka do paznokci · Paese