3-Methyldodecanonitrile

INCI: 3-METHYLDODECANONITRILE

CAS Number
85351-07-1
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; RIFM full safety assessment published (2019)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrile functional group warrants general caution; however, long-chain aliphatic nitriles present low concern at fragrance-level exposures

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Methyldodecanonitrile safe in cosmetics?

Nitrile functional group warrants general caution; however, long-chain aliphatic nitriles present low concern at fragrance-level exposures The EU classifies 3-Methyldodecanonitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Methyldodecanonitrile allowed in the EU?

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

What does 3-Methyldodecanonitrile do in cosmetics?

3-Methyldodecanonitrile functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85351-07-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Methyldodecanonitrile?

not established 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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