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CIS-3-HEXENYL PHENYLACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ester of cis-3-hexenol with phenylacetic acid providing a sweet, honey-like, floral-green fragrance profile. The phenylacetate substructure introduces mild allergenic potential that requires attention in formulation.
Cis-3-hexenyl phenylacetate combines the green-note character of cis-3-hexenol with the sweet, honey-like aroma of phenylacetic acid. Phenylacetic acid and its esters are listed as fragrance allergens in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III under the broader phenyl methyl framework, and ingredients containing phenylacetate groups may require allergen declaration on product labels above 0.001% in leave-on products. The compound is otherwise considered safe by IFRA within recommended concentration limits.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material; no documented direct skin conditioning benefit
Known concerns
- May require EU fragrance allergen labeling (phenylacetate group)
- IFRA restrictions apply
- Potential for sensitization in susceptible individuals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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