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METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL

alpha-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1205-17-0
CAS 1205-17-0PubChem CID 64805

3-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal

IUPAC name
3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal
Molecular formula
C11H12O3
Molecular weight
192.21 g/mol
Exact mass
192.078644241 Da
XLogP3
2.2
Topological polar surface area
35.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Helional2-Methyl-3-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)Propanal2-Methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propionaldehydeTropionalHeliobouquetHelipropanalocean propanal1,3-Benzodioxole-5-propanal, .alpha.-methyl-
16 more reported names
UNII-L65EG8H6PA1,3-Benzodioxole-5-propanal, alpha-methyl-EINECS 214-881-6alpha-Methyl-3,4-methylene-dioxyhydrocinnamic aldehydeNSC 22282NSC-222823-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-methyl-propanolalpha-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propanal.alpha.-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxy-hydrocinnamic aldehydeFEMA NO. 4599METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL.ALPHA.-METHYL-1,3-BENZODIOXOLE-5-PROPANAL.ALPHA.-METHYL-3,4-(METHYLENEDIOXY)HYDROCINNAMALDEHYDEMMDHCA cpdRefChem:922692-Methyl-3-(3,4-methyenedioxyphenyl)propanal
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match64805

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Signal: Warning Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317 (42.3%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H411 (97.7%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1821 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P318, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified Source: NITE-CMC

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Inventory details for METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL

INCI name

METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL

Description

alpha-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40447
Imported identity
METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
1205-17-0
EC
214-881-6
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16624 · METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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METHYLCYCLOTRIDECANONEPERFUMING
METHYLFURFURALPERFUMING
METHYLHEPTADIENONEPERFUMING
METHYLHEPTANONEPERFUMING
METHYLHEPTENONE ISOMERSPERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 1205-17-0 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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