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P-ANISYL FORMATE.

Questionable CAS 122-91-8 / PERFUMING

P-Anisyl Formate is a synthetic compound primarily valued for its aromatic properties, serving as a fragrance and flavoring agent. It is often incorporated into cosmetic and food formulations due to its stable profile and compatibility.

Fragrance Ingredient

Research

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient demonstrates robust stability and broad compatibility across diverse formulations. It exhibits excellent solubility in alcohol, organic solvents, and various oils, while possessing limited water solubility, approximately 0.27% at 25 °C.

Conflicts

  • alkali
  • amines

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0.043%
Sensitization risk Low

While not reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has deemed P-Anisyl Formate safe for use as a fragrance ingredient within specified concentration limits, for instance, up to 0.043% in face moisturizers. Data indicates no genotoxic potential. Although historically listed by the FDA as a food additive, its current status for such use is ambiguous. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and Health Canada found no safety concern at current intake levels as a flavoring agent. It is crucial to note that in concentrated forms, P-Anisyl Formate is identified as a skin and strong eye irritant, though RIFM reported a no-effect level for skin sensitization (NESIL) of 1700 μg/cm2.


Your Skin

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Questionable

Despite its established safety as a fragrance ingredient within specified limits, P-Anisyl Formate lacks direct clinical evidence for skincare efficacy, making its inclusion questionable for a precision skincare formulation.


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