Is 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile safe in cosmetics?
3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile
3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile (CAS Structurally the saturated analog of citronellyl nitrile (CAS 51566-62-2) . The fully saturated 3,7-dimethyloctanenitrile has a distinct CAS) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Structurally the saturated analog of citronellyl nitrile (CAS 51566-62-2) . The fully saturated 3,7-dimethyloctanenitrile has a distinct CAS
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Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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