Hexenyl Acetate

INCI: HEXENYL ACETATE

CAS Number
3681-71-8 (cis-3 isomer); 2497-18-9 (trans-2 isomer); 1708-82-3 (hex-3-enyl, unspecified)
Function
Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity character
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR; FEMA GRAS 3171; RIFM assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance ingredient with low sensitization potential at normal use levels; follows IFRA guidelines with no category restrictions for many applications.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexenyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance ingredient with low sensitization potential at normal use levels; follows IFRA guidelines with no category restrictions for many applications. The EU classifies Hexenyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexenyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexenyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Hexenyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity character. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3681-71-8 (cis-3 isomer); 2497-18-9 (trans-2 isomer); 1708-82-3 (hex-3-enyl, unspecified).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexenyl Acetate?

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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