trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate

INCI: TRANS-2-HEXENYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
53398-80-4
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (green, fruity note)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance; FEMA GRAS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None. IFRA: not restricted. Cornerstone safety data material for the trans-2-hexenyl ester family

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

None. IFRA: not restricted. Cornerstone safety data material for the trans-2-hexenyl ester family The EU classifies trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (green, fruity note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53398-80-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate?

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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