Geranyl Crotonate

INCI: GERANYL CROTONATE

CAS Number
56172-46-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 2.0%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

α,β-unsaturated ester demonstrates Michael-addition reactivity with protein binding alerts for skin sensitization; OECD QSAR Toolbox flags polarized alkene alerts. No NOAEL available for repeated dose or reproductive toxicity—relies on TTC. Not PBT.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Crotonate safe in cosmetics?

α,β-unsaturated ester demonstrates Michael-addition reactivity with protein binding alerts for skin sensitization; OECD QSAR Toolbox flags polarized alkene alerts. No NOAEL available for repeated dose or reproductive toxicity—relies on TTC. Not PBT. The EU classifies Geranyl Crotonate as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Geranyl Crotonate allowed in the EU?

Geranyl Crotonate EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Geranyl Crotonate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Crotonate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56172-46-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Crotonate?

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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