Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate

INCI: ETHYL 3-HYDROXY-3-PHENYLPROPIONATE

CAS Number
17016-80-3
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No full RIFM or CIR safety monograph publicly available. Structural analogue read-across to other phenylpropanoate esters may be needed for CPSR. CAS number should be independently verified against CosIng/ECHA registration.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate safe in cosmetics?

No full RIFM or CIR safety monograph publicly available. Structural analogue read-across to other phenylpropanoate esters may be needed for CPSR. CAS number should be independently verified against CosIng/ECHA registration. The EU classifies Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17016-80-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Phenylpropionate?

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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