2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile

INCI: 2,4-DIMETHYL CYCLOHEXENECARBONITRILE

CAS Number
36635-35-5
Function
Fragrance (synthetic musk/amber note)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrile functional group warrants batch-level purity verification; limited standalone toxicology publications; IFRA guidelines apply

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile safe in cosmetics?

Nitrile functional group warrants batch-level purity verification; limited standalone toxicology publications; IFRA guidelines apply The EU classifies 2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile allowed in the EU?

2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile do in cosmetics?

2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile functions as: Fragrance (synthetic musk/amber note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 36635-35-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,4-Dimethyl Cyclohexenecarbonitrile?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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