Phenethyl Cinnamate

INCI: PHENETHYL CINNAMATE

CAS Number
103-53-7 [^1_10][^1_11]
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; FEMA GRAS for food use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cinnamate esters are structurally related to known sensitizers (cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol) โ€” verify use levels comply with IFRA standards

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Cinnamate esters are structurally related to known sensitizers (cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol) โ€” verify use levels comply with IFRA standards The EU classifies Phenethyl Cinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenethyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phenethyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl Cinnamate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103-53-7 [^1_10][^1_11].

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl Cinnamate?

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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