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ETHYL VANILLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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Ethyl Vanillate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl vanillate (CAS 617-05-0) is the ethyl ester of vanillic acid, a derivative of vanillin found naturally in vanilla beans and various plants. It possesses antioxidant properties and is used in cosmetics for both its pleasant vanilla fragrance and its functional skin-conditioning benefits. The EU CosIng database lists it without restriction, and the compound has no SCCS safety flags. It is structurally related to vanillin, which has an extensive safety history. Ethyl vanillate is considered safe for use in cosmetic formulations within normal concentration ranges.
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant properties
- Skin conditioning
- Pleasant vanilla fragrance
- May contribute to product stability
Known concerns
- Generally low concern; fragrance allergen disclosure may apply if derived from vanilla constituents
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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