cis-3-Hexenyl Valerate

INCI: CIS-3-HEXENYL VALERATE

CAS Number
10094-40-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity, apple-like odor profile
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS; RIFM ester class assessment conducted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Simple aliphatic ester with no significant structural alerts and well-characterized hydrolysis products; adequate margin of safety established.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cis-3-Hexenyl Valerate safe in cosmetics?

Simple aliphatic ester with no significant structural alerts and well-characterized hydrolysis products; adequate margin of safety established. The EU classifies cis-3-Hexenyl Valerate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

cis-3-Hexenyl Valerate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity, apple-like odor profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10094-40-3.

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

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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