3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile

INCI: 3-METHYLNON-2-ENENITRILE

CAS Number
53153-66-5 (tentative — verify against CosIng)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available individual toxicological data; should be evaluated via RIFM read-across from structurally related aliphatic nitriles. The unsaturated C=C portion could theoretically enhance reactivity, but no flagged concerns in CosIng.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available individual toxicological data; should be evaluated via RIFM read-across from structurally related aliphatic nitriles. The unsaturated C=C portion could theoretically enhance reactivity, but no flagged concerns in CosIng. The EU classifies 3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile allowed in the EU?

3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile do in cosmetics?

3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53153-66-5 (tentative — verify against CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Methylnon-2-Enenitrile?

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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