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HYDROCINNAMYL ACETATE

CAS 122-72-5
66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An aromatic ester providing a sweet, mild floral-honey fragrance; not restricted under EU cosmetics law though it may act as a mild sensitizer in susceptible individuals.

Hydrocinnamyl acetate (3-phenylpropyl acetate) is an aromatic ester used in perfumery for its sweet, mild floral-honey character. It is not listed in EU Annexes II–VI with restrictions. While structurally related to cinnamyl compounds (which are known allergens), hydrogenation of the double bond significantly reduces its sensitization potential, resulting in a safer profile than its unsaturated analogues.

Skin benefits

  • Sweet floral-honey fragrance
  • Provides warm base notes in perfumery

Known concerns

  • Mild skin sensitization possible in susceptible individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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