Cinnamyl Formate

INCI: CINNAMYL FORMATE

CAS Number
104-65-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient with balsamic, cinnamon-like odor
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; RIFM Expert Panel concluded safe as described in the 2021 safety assessment. No specific CIR review.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Metabolized via ester hydrolysis to cinnamyl alcohol and cinnamaldehyde. At cosmetic use levels, metabolite concentrations remain below sensitization thresholds. Not genotoxic, not PBT. Well-characterized via RIFM.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamyl Formate safe in cosmetics?

Metabolized via ester hydrolysis to cinnamyl alcohol and cinnamaldehyde. At cosmetic use levels, metabolite concentrations remain below sensitization thresholds. Not genotoxic, not PBT. Well-characterized via RIFM. The EU classifies Cinnamyl Formate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cinnamyl Formate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cinnamyl Formate do in cosmetics?

Cinnamyl Formate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with balsamic, cinnamon-like odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-65-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamyl Formate?

adequate 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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