Hexenyl Acetate
Hexenyl Acetate
HEX
5/10
Concern level
Moderate concern
A volatile ester fragrance ingredient commonly used to impart a green, fruity, leafy scent. It functions primarily as a perfuming component rather than a skin-care active.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Concerns
Fragrance
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
128.17 g/mol pH Range
3.00 - 10.00Typical Concentration
0.01% - 1.00%CAS Number: 3681-71-8
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin5/10
oily skin5/10
sensitive skin2/10
acne prone5/10
mature skin5/10
normal skin6/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Avoid overloading with other fragrance allergens or essential oils in sensitive-skin products, Can be problematic in formulas targeting fragrance-free or reactive-skin users
Risks & Warnings
May cause irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Risk increases with higher total fragrance load and in leave-on products.
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