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Fragrance

ISOPROPYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS 4861-85-2
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Isopropyl ester of phenylacetic acid — honey-rose perfumery ingredient with dual food/fragrance safety record.

Isopropyl phenylacetate (CAS 4861-85-2) is a honey-rose-fruity fragrance ester used widely in perfumery and as a FEMA GRAS flavor ingredient (FEMA 2956). RIFM/IFRA routinely evaluated; no notable safety flags at cosmetic use levels. Not on EU Annex II.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Honey-rose fragrance note
  • Dual food/fragrance safety history

Known concerns

  • Minor fragrance allergen vigilance
  • Mild irritation neat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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