ALLYL HEPTINE CARBONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An acetylenic fragrance compound (Allyl heptine carbonate) restricted under EU Annex III due to sensitisation concerns.
Allyl heptine carbonate is an unsaturated acetylenic ester functioning as a powerful fragrance ingredient with green, fruity, and metallic notes. It is listed on EU Annex III under reference III/152, indicating specific concentration restrictions are applicable. The allyl carbonate group confers reactivity that raises sensitisation concerns, and it has a published IFRA restriction standard limiting use to 0.01% in finished consumer products due to its potential for causing allergic contact dermatitis.
Skin benefits
- Provides distinctive green, fruity fragrance notes in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted (III/152)
- Known skin sensitiser - IFRA restricts to 0.01% in finished products
- Unsaturated allyl group raises reactivity concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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