Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cinnamate moiety is a structural alert for skin sensitization — the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl can act as a Michael acceptor; UV absorption potential from cinnamate chromophore requires phototoxicity evaluation; this is the highest-risk ingredient for CPSR purposes.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamate moiety is a structural alert for skin sensitization — the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl can act as a Michael acceptor; UV absorption potential from cinnamate chromophore requires phototoxicity evaluation; this is the highest-risk ingredient for CPSR purposes. The EU classifies cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?
cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?
cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (sweet, balsamic, green-floral). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67674-36-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for cis-3-Hexenyl Cinnamate?
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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