3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate is a cinnamic acid ester modified with a diethylaminopropyl group. This modification may impart UV-absorbing properties similar to other cinnamates (such as octyl methoxycinnamate) used as UV filters. Cinnamates absorb UVB radiation and are among the most widely used sunscreen filters. The diethylamino group may affect both the photoprotective properties and skin penetration characteristics. No specific EU restrictions apply to this compound, but it would require safety assessment as a UV filter if marketed as such.
Skin benefits
- Potential UV protection (if confirmed as UV filter)
- May provide fragrance
Known concerns
- Limited specific safety data for this derivative
- Cinnamate UV filters have some photoallergy concerns
- Would require UV filter authorization if claimed as sunscreen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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