Is Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate
Also known as: 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2,4-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl)-, methyl ester, Cinnamic acid, 2,4-diisopropyl-, methyl ester, UNII-821PF9N7SA
INCI: DIISOPROPYL METHYL CINNAMATE
Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate (CAS 32580-71-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl (E)-3-[2,4-di(propan-2-yl)phenyl]prop-2-enoate
InChIKey
YKWKFUUHPFWRNV-CMDGGOBGSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active monograph ingredient; permitted as a cosmetic ingredient for non-sunscreen functions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate.
Known Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2,4-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl)-, methyl ester
Cinnamic acid, 2,4-diisopropyl-, methyl ester
UNII-821PF9N7SA
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?
Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?
Diisopropyl Methyl Cinnamate functions as: UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32580-71-5.
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