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CRESYL ACETATE

CAS 140-39-6
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An aromatic ester of cresol (methylphenol) providing a sweet floral fragrance; the cresol component raises toxicity concerns and it appears on EU Annex III as a declared allergen.

Cresyl acetate (p-tolyl acetate or o-cresyl acetate depending on isomer) is an aromatic ester producing a sweet, heavy floral scent reminiscent of jasmine. Several isomers are listed in EU Annex III as fragrance allergens subject to mandatory declaration. The underlying cresol moiety is a known irritant and has raised concerns regarding systemic toxicity at high doses, which contributes to a lower overall safety score for this ingredient class.

Skin benefits

  • Sweet jasmine-like floral fragrance

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III fragrance allergen requiring declaration
  • Cresol component is an irritant
  • Potential systemic toxicity concern at high doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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