CINNAMYL ALCOHOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
Safety grade: C
Cinnamyl alcohol is a fragrant compound derived from cinnamon that smells warm and sweet. It's commonly used to add pleasant scents to cosmetic and personal care products.
This ingredient is added to cosmetic products to provide a warm, cinnamon-like fragrance and to enhance the overall scent profile of the formula.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
- METHYL LACTATE — Grade A. Volatile ester providing warm, spicy aromatic notes and perfuming function.
- HEXYL ACETATE — Grade A. Volatile ester delivering fruity-floral fragrance for scent enhancement in formulas.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Flavouring ingredients
- CITRAL — Grade C**
- AROMA — Grade A
- SODIUM SACCHARIN — Grade A
- ISOEUGENOL — Grade C**
- CINNAMAL — Grade C
- SODIUM ANISATE — Grade A
- CARVONE — Grade C
- STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT — Grade A