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Fragrance

ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE

CAS 121-39-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Ethyl 3-phenylglycidate – the classic strawberry aroma chemical. Contains an epoxide group; read-across to other glycidates raises mutagenicity flags, so cosmetic use is capped.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Strawberry/fruity fragrance note
  • Used in flavouring and perfumery

Known concerns

  • Glycidate / epoxide group – read-across mutagenicity flag
  • Skin sensitiser potential
  • IFRA-restricted
  • Banned in foods in some jurisdictions over genotoxicity concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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