[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":222},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-cinnamic-alcohol":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":179,"commonProducts":180,"description":184,"extension":185,"icon":186,"inciName":113,"irritantReason":187,"isCommonIrritant":188,"keyFacts":189,"localNames":199,"meta":200,"navigation":188,"path":201,"relatedArticles":202,"seo":209,"severity":210,"slug":211,"stem":212,"subtitle":213,"symptoms":214,"synonyms":219,"__hash__":221},"ingredients/learn/ingredients/cinnamic-alcohol.md","Cinnamic Alcohol",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":169},"minimark",[9,14,25,28,32,39,42,64,67,71,103,107,126,129,133,136,139,143],[10,11,13],"h2",{"id":12},"what-is-cinnamic-alcohol","What is Cinnamic Alcohol?",[15,16,17,20,21,24],"p",{},[18,19,5],"strong",{}," (INCI: Cinnamyl Alcohol; chemical names: 3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol, Styryl carbinol) is a naturally occurring fragrance compound found in cinnamon bark, balsam of Peru, hyacinth, and other botanical sources. It is one of the eight components of ",[18,22,23],{},"Fragrance Mix I"," — the most widely used patch test screening tool for fragrance allergy — and is individually regulated by the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which requires its declaration by name on cosmetic labels when present above threshold concentrations.",[15,26,27],{},"Cinnamyl alcohol imparts a warm, balsamic, slightly spicy-floral scent and is used both as a fragrance ingredient in its own right and as a starting material for other fragrance chemicals (including cinnamaldehyde). It appears in perfumes, cosmetics, soap, and food flavorings (where it contributes cinnamon character).",[10,29,31],{"id":30},"why-does-cinnamic-alcohol-cause-reactions","Why does Cinnamic Alcohol cause reactions?",[15,33,34,35,38],{},"Cinnamyl alcohol is a well-established contact allergen. Its mechanism involves oxidative metabolism in the skin: cinnamyl alcohol is metabolized to ",[18,36,37],{},"cinnamaldehyde"," (cinnamal), which is itself an even stronger sensitizer. This metabolic activation pathway means that sensitization to cinnamyl alcohol and cinnamal often occurs together — a patient sensitized to one frequently cross-reacts with the other.",[15,40,41],{},"Cross-reactivity extends to:",[43,44,45,52,58],"ul",{},[46,47,48,51],"li",{},[18,49,50],{},"Balsam of Peru",": Contains multiple cinnamon-related compounds including cinnamal and cinnamyl alcohol",[46,53,54,57],{},[18,55,56],{},"Colophony (rosin)",": Structural similarity allows some cross-reactivity",[46,59,60,63],{},[18,61,62],{},"Fragrance chemicals in the same chemical class",": Cinnamaldehyde derivatives in fragrances",[15,65,66],{},"Cinnamon-containing food (cinnamon spice, some curries, chai) is occasionally implicated in oral allergy syndrome or systemic contact dermatitis in severely sensitized individuals — a consideration for those with confirmed cinnamyl alcohol allergy who also experience unexplained oral or GI reactions.",[10,68,70],{"id":69},"where-is-cinnamic-alcohol-found-in-products","Where is Cinnamic Alcohol found in products?",[43,72,73,79,85,91,97],{},[46,74,75,78],{},[18,76,77],{},"Fine fragrances and eau de parfum",": Common in oriental, spicy, and balsamic fragrance families",[46,80,81,84],{},[18,82,83],{},"Skincare and body care",": In fragranced lotions, body butters, and creams",[46,86,87,90],{},[18,88,89],{},"Soaps",": Natural and synthetic soap formulations",[46,92,93,96],{},[18,94,95],{},"Dental care products",": Some toothpastes and oral care products use cinnamon-related flavoring",[46,98,99,102],{},[18,100,101],{},"Food flavoring",": In cinnamon-flavored products (dietary exposure is separate from contact allergy but relevant for systemic reactions)",[10,104,106],{"id":105},"how-to-spot-cinnamic-alcohol-on-labels","How to spot Cinnamic Alcohol on labels",[43,108,109,115,120],{},[46,110,111,114],{},[18,112,113],{},"Cinnamyl Alcohol"," — the INCI name required on EU and Indian cosmetic labels",[46,116,117,119],{},[18,118,5],{}," — alternative name",[46,121,122,125],{},[18,123,124],{},"3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol"," — IUPAC chemical name",[15,127,128],{},"Under EU regulations (and Indian INCI labeling conventions), cinnamyl alcohol must be individually declared on product labels when above threshold concentrations, alongside \"Parfum\" or \"Fragrance.\"",[10,130,132],{"id":131},"in-indian-products","In Indian products 🇮🇳",[15,134,135],{},"Cinnamic alcohol and related cinnamon-family compounds appear in many Indian fragrances and scented products. Indian culture has a rich tradition of cinnamon-forward fragrances in attars (traditional Indian perfumes), agarbatti (incense), and soap. Many popular Indian soaps include cinnamon-adjacent fragrance compositions that may contain cinnamyl alcohol.",[15,137,138],{},"Indian consumers who experience skin reactions from attar-based perfumes, scented body oils, or cinnamon-containing cosmetics should consider patch testing for cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamal, and balsam of Peru.",[10,140,142],{"id":141},"safer-alternatives","Safer alternatives",[43,144,145,151,157,163],{},[46,146,147,150],{},[18,148,149],{},"Fragrance-free cosmetics",": The most reliable approach for confirmed cinnamyl alcohol allergy",[46,152,153,156],{},[18,154,155],{},"Fragrance-free soaps",": Dove Sensitive, Cetaphil, Vanicream",[46,158,159,162],{},[18,160,161],{},"Cinnamon-free dental products",": Some toothpastes specifically formulate without cinnamon flavors",[46,164,165,168],{},[18,166,167],{},"Checking individual fragrance component declarations",": EU-compliant products declare cinnamyl alcohol by name when above threshold — scan ingredient lists carefully",{"title":170,"searchDepth":171,"depth":171,"links":172},"",2,[173,174,175,176,177,178],{"id":12,"depth":171,"text":13},{"id":30,"depth":171,"text":31},{"id":69,"depth":171,"text":70},{"id":105,"depth":171,"text":106},{"id":131,"depth":171,"text":132},{"id":141,"depth":171,"text":142},"fragrance",[181,182,101,183],"Perfume","Skincare","Soap","A fragrance compound found naturally in cinnamon and many fragranced products. A member of Fragrance Mix I and an EU-regulated allergen. A common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in cosmetics.","md","🌸",null,true,[190,193,196],{"label":191,"value":192},"EU regulation","Must be declared on cosmetic labels in the EU and India when present above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products",{"label":194,"value":195},"Natural source","Occurs naturally in cinnamon bark oil, hyacinth oil, and balsam of Peru; also used as a synthetic fragrance",{"label":197,"value":198},"Cross-reactivity","Sensitization often predicts cross-reactions to cinnamal (cinnamic aldehyde), cinnamaldehyde, and Peru balsam",[],{},"/learn/ingredients/cinnamic-alcohol",[203,206],{"slug":204,"title":205},"/learn/patch-test-shopping-guide","Patch Test Shopping Guide",{"slug":207,"title":208},"/learn/reading-cosmetic-labels","How to Read Cosmetic Labels",{"title":5,"description":184},"moderate","cinnamic-alcohol","learn/ingredients/cinnamic-alcohol","A fragrance allergen from cinnamon bark — one of the 8 classic Fragrance Mix I components",[215,216,217,218],"Allergic contact dermatitis","Facial and neck rash from fragranced cosmetics","Hand dermatitis from fragranced soaps","Cross-reactive reactions with cinnamal and other cinnamon compounds",[113,124,220],"Styryl carbinol","7GIcfkmAD6khRv34F9Bv7-vmZTlVsmiOwoxCzrqBBkI",1778416676284]