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Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde

Also known as: Jasminaldehyde, alpha-Hexyl Cinnamal, Jasmonal H™, Hexyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, Hexyl cinnamyl

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 101-86-0

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C15H20O
Molecular Weight 216.32 g/mol
Density 0.950-0.961
InChIKey GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazardHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazardSensitization, Skin

Hazard Statements

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem (ECHA C&L)