Fragrance crotonate ester
CYCLOHEXYLETHYL CROTONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A crotonate ester used as a fragrance ingredient to deliver fruity floral notes in perfumery and personal care, included at low usage levels typical of specialty fragrance materials.
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity-floral note for fragrance formulations
- Used at low levels in finished products
Known concerns
- Crotonate esters are alpha,beta-unsaturated and potentially reactive
- Possible skin sensitization and irritation
- Limited public toxicology compared with mainstream fragrance esters
- Eye and respiratory irritation potential at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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