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CIS-3-HEXENYL CIS-HEXENOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A plant-derived green-note ester that gives fragrances a fresh, cut-grass character. Used sparingly as a fragrance ingredient, though it carries environmental toxicity warnings.
This unsaturated ester is composed of two cis-hexenoic acid/alcohol units joined by an ester bond. Classified under GHS with H411 (toxic to aquatic life), requiring environmental precaution in formulation. Not listed on EU Annexes II or III, indicating no direct ban or restriction, but IFRA recommends limits due to its aquatic hazard profile.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with negligible direct skin benefit at low concentrations
Known concerns
- H411 - Toxic to aquatic life
- Environmental hazard classification
- Not extensively reviewed by EU cosmetic safety panels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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