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Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydes (INCI-Kennzeichnung); Lyral®; Lyric

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde or also hydroxyisohexyl 3-cylcohexene carboxaldehyde (INCI label) belongs to the substance groups "Flavourings and perfumes/fragrances". Frequently used perfume (trade name Lyral ® and Kovanol®).

The sensitization rate in an average epicutaneous test sample is in different ranges. cohorts is around 2%. Typical for the localisation, this synthetic fragrance most frequently causes contact allergic eczema in the axillary region.

The age group between 52-67 years is most frequently affected.

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  4. Schnuch A et al (2012) Is hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde sensitization declining in central Europe? Contact Dermatitis 67:47-49

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer