Skip to content

Fragrance

ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE

CAS 121-39-1
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

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.

Related fragrances

45
10-HYDROXY-1,8-P-MENTHADIENE
Fragrance
 45
2,4-DIMETHYL CYCLOHEXENECARBONITRILE
Fragrance
 45
2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde, when used as a fragrance ingredient
Fragrance
 45
2,7-DIMETHYL-10-ISOPROPYL-1-OXASPIRO-3,6-DECADIENE
Fragrance
 45
2-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYL-5-METHYL-5-METHYLPROPYL-1,3-DIOXANE
Fragrance
 45
2-HEPTYLFURAN
Fragrance
 45
2-MELOZOL FORMATE
Fragrance
 45
4-METHYLPENTANE-2,3-DIONE
Fragrance

Check your shelf

Find ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.