3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile

CAS Number
Structurally the saturated analog of citronellyl nitrile (CAS 51566-62-2) . The fully saturated 3,7-dimethyloctanenitrile has a distinct CAS
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic per RIFM target data. Nitrile group metabolizes to carboxylic acid โ€” generally well-tolerated.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic per RIFM target data. Nitrile group metabolizes to carboxylic acid โ€” generally well-tolerated. The EU classifies 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile allowed in the EU?

3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile?

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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