Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a fragrance component and masking agent, adding a soft floral, jasmine-like note to perfumes, skin care, hair care, and wash products.
What does Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a fragrance component and masking agent, adding a soft floral, jasmine-like note to perfumes, skin care, hair care, and wash products.
Is Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it has friction because it is a recognized fragrance allergen and can trigger sensitization in some users. It is permitted in many formulas when used within fragrance safety limits and disclosed where allergen labeling rules apply.
Is Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 sustainable?
This material is usually synthetically produced, often from petrochemical or mixed feedstocks rather than clearly renewable sourcing. It is used at low levels, but its hydrophobic profile and common aquatic chronic classifications make its environmental profile less clean-cut than readily biodegradable plant-derived fragrance materials.
Is Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 COSMOS-approved?
Standalone synthetic use is generally outside COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic fragrance rules, which favor ISO 9235 natural aromatic materials. It fits Green Chemistry only partially because it is highly effective at low dose, but sourcing, biodegradability, and aquatic-profile caveats limit alignment.
How does Hexyl Cinnamal. 7004 work chemically?
The molecule is a lipophilic aromatic aldehyde with an unsaturated side chain, which helps explain its strong odor impact and its potential to form sensitizing oxidation products over time. Finished-product levels are typically low and are governed by IFRA category limits, with EU allergen labeling triggered above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Last updated 2026-05-13