Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Ethylhexyl ferulate
CAS 391900-25-7
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Ethylhexyl ferulate in plain language
Also known as (±)-ethylhexyl ferulate · 2-ETHYLHEXYL trans-ferulate · 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate · 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYCINNAMIC acid, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ester · Ethylhexyl ferulate, (±)- · Ferulic acid, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ester
Show all 18 names
(+/-)-ethylhexyl ferulate · 2-ETHYL-1-HEXYL ferulate · 2-Ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylate · 2-ethylhexyl ferulate · AKOS025311169 · Ethylhexyl ferulate, (+/-)- · EX-A7285 · H39860 · MSK175434 · TN8598 · UNII-GV3ERH4H4P · Vfrqpmmhapizip-pknbqfbnsa-n
Used in cosmetics as a UV filter and an antioxidant.
- UV absorber
- Antioxidant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance chemical.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Ethylhexyl ferulate appears in these published regulatory listings.
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Ethylhexyl ferulate. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Ethylhexyl ferulate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context