Hexenyl Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Hexenyl Acetate 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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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Hexenyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hexenyl Acetate?
Hexenyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Hexenyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hexenyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hexenyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Hexenyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Hexenyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hexenyl Acetate is 3681-71-8 / 2497-18-9.
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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