Is Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde
Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde (CAS Verify with supplier — likely in the region of cinnamaldehyde derivatives (parent: cinnamal CAS 104-55-2)) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Verify with supplier — likely in the region of cinnamaldehyde derivatives (parent: cinnamal CAS 104-55-2)
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Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no specific CFR restriction, but IFRA may impose use limits depending on isomer.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl-alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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