Allyl Heptanoate
What Allyl Heptanoate is & what it does
Allyl Heptanoate is a synthetic ester of allyl alcohol and heptanoic acid, used almost exclusively as a fragrance ingredient. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it contributes a fruity, pineapple-like scent note rather than any skin-functional role. It is included at very low levels as part of a fragrance blend. As with most fragrance materials, it is one of many components that make up the product's overall scent.
What is Allyl Heptanoate?
Allyl Heptanoate is a synthetic ester used as a fragrance ingredient. It has a fruity, pineapple-like scent and is added to cosmetics and sunscreens as part of a fragrance blend at low levels.
What does Allyl Heptanoate do in skincare?
Its role is sensory: it contributes to a product's scent rather than providing a skin benefit. It is one of many components that make up the overall fragrance of a formula.
Is Allyl Heptanoate safe?
It is generally used as a fragrance material at very low concentrations. As with any fragrance ingredient, people who are sensitive to scented products may prefer fragrance-free options.
Sunscreens with Allyl Heptanoate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bare Republic Mineral Spf Sport Sunscreen Lotion
82/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Sport Spf 50
79/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
78/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Lotion Spf 30
73/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Spray (new)
73/100