Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Aldehyde)
- ester
- CAS 77-83-8
- IUPAC: Ethyl methylphenylglycidate
Skin Sens. 1 (H317) at pure substance concentration — known fragrance allergen, IFRA-restricted for leave-on cosmetics. Detailing chemistry uses it at trace fragrance levels (<0.5%) where the classification does not transfer to the mixture. Patch test recommended for users with known fragrance allergies.
Aldehyde C-16, also known as strawberry aldehyde or ethyl methylphenylglycidate, is a synthetic fragrance compound used to impart strawberry and fruity notes to soaps, cleaners, and detailing products. Despite the "aldehyde" name, it is technically an ester, not an aldehyde.
It is a recognized fragrance allergen (IFRA-restricted) and carries Skin Sens 1 (H317) and Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) classifications at the pure-substance level. In detailing products it appears at trace fragrance concentrations (typically <0.5%) where these classifications do not propagate to the mixture under GHS rules.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- yes
- Biodegradable
- no
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
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