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Fragrance ingredient

AMYL CINNAMATE

CAS 3487-99-8
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Amyl cinnamate is a balsamic fragrance ester used at very low restricted levels in fine perfumes. IFRA caps its skin use, and it can sensitize people allergic to related cinnamic compounds.

Skin benefits

  • Balsamic-floral fragrance note
  • Long use history in fine fragrance

Known concerns

  • Cinnamate-family sensitization potential
  • IFRA restricts skin level to about 0.1%
  • Cross-reactivity in cinnamal-allergic users
  • Photo-reactivity reported for related cinnamates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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