3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile

INCI: 3-METHYL-5-PHENYLPENTANENITRILE

CAS Number
55066-48-3 (saturated analog of \#8)
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Structurally related to a sensitizing ingredient, but saturation significantly reduces risk; IFRA may still set limits.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Structurally related to a sensitizing ingredient, but saturation significantly reduces risk; IFRA may still set limits. The EU classifies 3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile allowed in the EU?

3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile do in cosmetics?

3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55066-48-3 (saturated analog of \#8).

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Methyl-5-Phenylpentanenitrile?

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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