Fragrance ingredient
PIPERONYL ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A piperonyl-based ester used as a fragrance ingredient with a sweet floral odor; generally permitted under IFRA limits but in a chemical class where caution about analogs is warranted.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, heliotrope-like odor
- Used in fine fragrances and cosmetic perfumery
- Provides cherry-vanilla nuance to compositions
Known concerns
- Methylenedioxyphenyl (piperonyl) class includes substances with metabolic enzyme inhibition
- Potential fragrance sensitizer; subject to IFRA standards
- Some related piperonyl compounds raise toxicological questions in animal studies
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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