Amyl Cinnamal
EU SCCS recognizes it as an established contact allergen requiring labeling above 0.01% (rinse-off) / 0.001% (leave-on). Predominantly cosmetic; food use is limited and regulated under flavoring rules.
What it is
Amyl cinnamal (alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde), a synthetic fragrance/flavor compound with floral-jasmine character.
Flavoring/fragrance agent; in EU listed as one of 26 fragrance allergens that must be labeled in cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- established cosmetic contact allergen
What regulators actually say
"alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde - listed as synthetic flavoring substance permitted in food."
"Amyl cinnamal is among the 26 fragrance ingredients that must be labelled... established contact allergens in humans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as synthetic flavoring (21 CFR 172.515) when used as flavor
European Union — EFSA
Flavoring under EU 1334/2008; fragrance allergen labeling under EC 1223/2009 Annex III
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