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INCI · fragrance · CIR review pending · used in 14 products
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Hexyl Cinnamal

Hexyl Cinnamal (INCI: Hexyl Cinnamal; CAS #101-86-0) is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a jasmine-like scent. Its chemical names include 2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal and Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde. It is classified under EU Cosmetic Restrictions III/87 and is one of the "EU 26 fragrances" required to be labelled separately on cosmetic products due to its allergen potential.

Evidence level
strong
EWG score
Comedogenic
Category
fragrance

● Benefits

Hexyl Cinnamal functions primarily as a perfuming agent, contributing a jasmine-like fragrance to cosmetic formulations. It has no established skin-care benefits beyond its olfactory role.

perfuming
● Cautions

Recognized allergen; listed among the EU 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately on product labels. Best avoided by those with sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies.

Where Curi finds it.

More formulas with Hexyl Cinnamal.