Cosmetic ingredient

HEXYL CINNAMAL

Hexyl cinnamal is the English name used for HEXYL CINNAMAL in the INCI nomenclature. The record gives the chemical designations 2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal, alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, 2-Benzylideneoctanal and alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein.

Molecular structure of HEXYL CINNAMAL
2D molecular structure
CAS number
101-86-0
EC number
202-983-3/639-566-4
Molecular formula
C15H20O
Molecular weight
216.32
Chemical name
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
InChIKey
GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N

HEXYL CINNAMAL: what it is

Hexyl cinnamal is the English name used for HEXYL CINNAMAL in the INCI nomenclature. The record gives the chemical designations 2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal, alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, 2-Benzylideneoctanal and alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein.

The available identification includes CAS number 101-86-0 and EC numbers 202-983-3 and 639-566-4. These details accompany the same INCI term and preserve the different technical designations in the record.

HEXYL CINNAMAL: what it does in cosmetics

HEXYL CINNAMAL is classified as PERFUMING. This classification records the role of perfuming within a cosmetic formula.

The record assigns this function to the ingredient, but does not state the concentration used or establish an effect for a finished product in a particular situation.

HEXYL CINNAMAL: conditions and care

The record lists cosmetic restriction III/87 for HEXYL CINNAMAL. The code appears without a maximum concentration, condition of use or accompanying text that explains its application in this entry.

For that reason, the code should not be turned into use guidance or a safety assessment. The record confirms that the restriction exists, but provides no basis for setting limits beyond the information shown.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
III/87
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