Ethyl phenylglycidate is an epoxide and a carboxylic acid.
Definition
Ethyl phenylglycidate is an epoxide and a carboxylic acid.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII 2VVS520ZWM · registered name ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATEINCIOxiranecarboxylic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl esterSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 121-39-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 204-467-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID8025886
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID905886
- IUPAC
- Ethyl 3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate
- Molecular formula
- C11H12O3
- Molecular weight
- 192.214 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 9 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance7
- Flavouring and nutrient2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
3 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
Classed as moderate1
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 4 studies
- SkinSens1
Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted - Category 6.5B (Category 1)
Skin Sensitization · Read Across - Low to Moderate Frequency of Sensitization
skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) 22 July 2010 - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) February 1987 according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard