Amyl cinnamyl alcohol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

2-Amyl-3-phenyl-2-propan-1-ol; 2-benzylidene-1-heptanold; Amyl cinnamic alcohol; INCI label: Amylcinamyl alcohol

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Amyl cinnamon alcohol is a naturally occurring fragrance. According to the EU Cosmetics Regulation it has to be declared on cosmetics. Due to its allergenic potency the substance is listed in the epicutaneous test series"fragrances". The allergenic potency is rather weak compared to other fragrances.

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Skudlik C, John SM, Becker D, Dickel H, Geier J, Lessmann H, Mahler V, Rogosky E, Wagner E, Weisshaar E, Diepgen TL, for the working group "Evaluation of allergens at BK 5101" of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Berufs- und Umweltdermatologie in der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft (2008) Justification for the assessment of a fragrance allergy (allergens of the fragrance mix, allergens of the fragrance mix II, lyral) within the scope of the MdE-evaluation. Justification for the evaluation of fragrance allergies (allergens of fragrance mix, allergens of fragrance mix II, Lyral) in the context of the evaluation of the reduction in earning capacity]. Dermatol Occupation Environment 56: 25-30

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer