Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate

INCI: CYCLOHEXYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS Number
42288-75-5
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

RIFM safety assessment confirms it is not genotoxic, not a skin sensitizer at current use levels, and not expected to be photoirritating or photoallergenic. Not classified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative, or Toxic (PBT) per IFRA Environmental Standards. Floral-type odor with honey-rose character at 100% concentration. Molecular formula C₁₄H₁₈O₂, MW 218.29. LogP of 3.883 (estimated)

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?

RIFM safety assessment confirms it is not genotoxic, not a skin sensitizer at current use levels, and not expected to be photoirritating or photoallergenic. Not classified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative, or Toxic (PBT) per IFRA Environmental Standards. Floral-type odor with honey-rose character at 100% concentration. Molecular formula C₁₄H₁₈O₂, MW 218.29. LogP of 3.883 (estimated) The EU classifies Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42288-75-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate?

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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