cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate

INCI: CIS-3-HEXENYL BENZOATE

CAS Number
25152-85-6
Function
Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity, and slightly balsamic notes
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-listed food substance (formerly EAFUS); FEMA GRAS #3688; JECFA #858; RIFM safety assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Benzoate moiety metabolizes to benzoic acid (generally recognized as safe); standard IFRA use-level restrictions apply

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Benzoate moiety metabolizes to benzoic acid (generally recognized as safe); standard IFRA use-level restrictions apply The EU classifies cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?

cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?

cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity, and slightly balsamic notes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25152-85-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate?

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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