Moderate Fragrance NOAEL Data Sensitization Data Dermal Penetration

Amyl Cinnamal

INCI: AMYL CINNAMAL

CAS Number
122-40-7
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. Mandatory labeling in leave-on products at >0.001%; rinse-off >0.01%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes IFRA standard restricts use level by product category; fragrance industry QRA2 framework applies

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Amyl Cinnamal. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 6 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 6 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 23 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Amyl Cinnamal based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
fragrance-mix-II
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted โ€” max 0.1% in finished products

Source: ESSCA/IVDK

Dermal Penetration Profile

Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Amyl Cinnamal, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.

Absorption %
15-25%
Penetration Level
epidermis
Penetration Depth
epidermis
Molecular Weight
188.3 Da
Log P
4.2
Systemic Absorption
yes
Topical Bioavailability
10-20%
Safety Margin Factor
high
Vehicle Dependent
Yes โ€” absorption varies by formulation

Source: SCCS/1459/11, IFRA

Expert Verdict

One of the eight fragrance allergens in Fragrance Mix I (FM I) used in standard patch testing. EU Annex III listed; mandatory labeling in leave-on cosmetics above 0.001% and rinse-off above 0.01%. Sensitization potential confirmed; concentration management per IFRA standards is the primary risk-mitigation strategy.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-allergen eu-annex-iii fm-i patch-test-standard mandatory-label eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amyl Cinnamal safe in cosmetics?

One of the eight fragrance allergens in Fragrance Mix I (FM I) used in standard patch testing. EU Annex III listed; mandatory labeling in leave-on cosmetics above 0.001% and rinse-off above 0.01%. Sensitization potential confirmed; concentration management per IFRA standards is the primary risk-mitigation strategy. The EU classifies Amyl Cinnamal as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Amyl Cinnamal allowed in the EU?

Amyl Cinnamal EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Mandatory labeling in leave-on products at >0.001%; rinse-off >0.01%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amyl Cinnamal do in cosmetics?

Amyl Cinnamal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 122-40-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amyl Cinnamal?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for Amyl Cinnamal?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Amyl Cinnamal is 300 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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