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Fragrance ester

ETHYL CINNAMATE

CAS 103-36-6
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Ethyl cinnamate is a fragrance ester providing sweet, balsamic, cinnamon-honey notes used at low levels in perfumes and personal care, with cinnamate-family allergen and IFRA considerations.

Skin benefits

  • Provides sweet balsamic, cinnamon-like fragrance note
  • Used at low levels in fine fragrance and personal care
  • Naturally occurring in some essential oils

Known concerns

  • Cinnamate family includes recognised fragrance allergens
  • Risk of allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive users
  • IFRA and EU labeling considerations for fragrance allergens
  • Not advisable for compromised or eczema-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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