Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Linalyl Propionate

INCI: LINALYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
144-39-8
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance - floral-type odor with herbal-type flavor; classified as a modern bergamot-lavender note
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - FEMA number 2645 confirms GRAS status for flavor use; not prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Linalool allergen labeling requirements apply to the hydrolysis product. RIFM assessment supports safety under current conditions of use.. Colorless liquid, density 0.896; distinguished from linalyl acetate by a pronounced fruity nuance; racemic mixture of (R) and (S) enantiomers with similar smell.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linalyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Linalool allergen labeling requirements apply to the hydrolysis product. RIFM assessment supports safety under current conditions of use.. Colorless liquid, density 0.896; distinguished from linalyl acetate by a pronounced fruity nuance; racemic mixture of (R) and (S) enantiomers with similar smell. The EU classifies Linalyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Linalyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Linalyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

Linalyl Propionate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance - floral-type odor with herbal-type flavor; classified as a modern bergamot-lavender note. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 144-39-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Linalyl Propionate?

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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