Vanillylidene Pentanedione
INCI: VANILLYLIDENE PENTANEDIONE
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Vanillylidene Pentanedione?
Vanillylidene Pentanedione (INCI: VANILLYLIDENE PENTANEDIONE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. 2,4-Pentanedione, 3-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylene]-.
Its declared cosmetic functions are antioxidant, chelating and skin protecting.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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