INCI name

UNDECYLENAL

10-Undecenal

An unsaturated aldehyde with eleven carbon atoms, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Undecylenal is undec-10-enal, an aldehyde with an eleven-carbon chain and a double bond at the end of the chain. It belongs to the fatty aldehydes used in perfumery. 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.

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.

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