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InventoryRef 4062402/03/2011

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL

2-Benzyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol; 1,3-O-Phenethylideneglycerol

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4740-79-8
CAS 4740-79-8PubChem CID 78476

2-(Phenylmethyl)-1,3-dioxan-5-ol

5-Hydroxy-2-benzyl-1,3-dioxane is a member of dioxanes. ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-benzyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol
Molecular formula
C11H14O3
Molecular weight
194.23 g/mol
Exact mass
194.094294304 Da
XLogP3
1.2
Topological polar surface area
38.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:1976395-Hydroxy-2-benzyl-1,3-dioxane1,3-Dioxan-5-ol, 2-(phenylmethyl)-SC0BU1F8LI1,3-hyacinth acetalUNII-SC0BU1F8LIm-Dioxan-5-ol, 2-benzyl-EINECS 225-249-4
6 more reported names
CHEBI:173950SCBQUBIXYNMXER-UHFFFAOYSA-N2-benzyl-5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane2-(Phenylmethyl)-1,3-dioxan-5-ol, 9CIDB-278947FEMA NO. 2877, 1,3-DIOXANE-
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL

INCI name

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL

Description

2-Benzyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol; 1,3-O-Phenethylideneglycerol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40624
Imported identity
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL 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.

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL 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

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL 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.

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Source note for PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,3-CYCLIC ACETAL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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