Benzyl Cinnamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl, phenylmethyl ester
What does it do?
Benzyl Cinnamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Benzyl Cinnamate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 81). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benzyl Cinnamate?
Benzyl Cinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl, phenylmethyl ester
Is Benzyl Cinnamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Benzyl Cinnamate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Benzyl Cinnamate do in cosmetic products?
Benzyl Cinnamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Benzyl Cinnamate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Benzyl Cinnamate is 103-41-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010