Fragrance Ester
METHYL CYCLOPENTYLIDENEACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A methyl ester used in fragrance compounding for green-floral notes. Its conjugated ester structure means it can act as a mild Michael acceptor, so cautious use levels and patch data are warranted.
Skin benefits
- Used as fragrance ingredient for green/floral notes
- Effective at very low concentrations
Known concerns
- Reactive alpha,beta-unsaturated ester (Michael acceptor)
- Possible skin sensitisation potential
- Limited published cosmetic safety data
- Not individually reviewed by SCCS
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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