Salicylaldehyde

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Where is Salicylaldehyde found?

Salicylaldehyde is a colorless, oily liquid that has a bitter almond odor at higher concentration and a characteristic buckwheat aroma at lower concentration. It is used in the creation of many commercial products such as shampoos and food preservatives.

How can you avoid contact with Salicylaldehyde?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2-Formylphenol
• 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
• 4-08-00-00176 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-02174
• BRN 0471388
• Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-
• Benzaldehyde, o-hydroxy-
• CCRIS 7451
• EINECS 201-961-0
• FEMA No. 3004
• HSDB 721
• NSC 49178
• SAH
• SALICYLALDEHYDE
• Salicyladehyde
• Salicylal
• Salicylic aldehyde
• o-Formylphenol
• o-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

What are some products that may contain Salicylaldehyde?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Salicylaldehyde, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.