Cinnamyl Cinnamate

INCI: CINNAMYL CINNAMATE

CAS Number
122-69-0
Function
Fragrance; historical UV-B absorber (limited modern use as sunscreen)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not in FDA OTC sunscreen monograph. Permitted as fragrance. No specific CIR review.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dual Michael acceptor structural alerts; UV absorption properties (290โ€“320 nm range) raise phototoxicity and photoallergy concerns if used above 0.1%; falls under sunscreen regulation if UV-absorbing function is claimed; limited modern safety data requires RIFM or CIR assessment for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Dual Michael acceptor structural alerts; UV absorption properties (290โ€“320 nm range) raise phototoxicity and photoallergy concerns if used above 0.1%; falls under sunscreen regulation if UV-absorbing function is claimed; limited modern safety data requires RIFM or CIR assessment for CPSR. The EU classifies Cinnamyl Cinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cinnamyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?

Cinnamyl Cinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cinnamyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?

Cinnamyl Cinnamate functions as: Fragrance; historical UV-B absorber (limited modern use as sunscreen). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 122-69-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamyl Cinnamate?

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.

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