Cinnamyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cinnamyl alcohol
What does it do?
Cinnamyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Cinnamyl Alcohol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 69). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cinnamyl Alcohol?
Cinnamyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cinnamyl alcohol
Is Cinnamyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Cinnamyl Alcohol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cinnamyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Cinnamyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Cinnamyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cinnamyl Alcohol is 104-54-1.
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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