7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile

INCI: 7-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLBICYCLOOCTENE-2-CARBONITRILE

CAS Number
68311-05-7
Function
Perfuming (synthetic fragrance ingredient; woody/amber character)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; no CIR review identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrile functional group presents very low-level concern for CN⁻ release under extreme degradation conditions; not a practical risk at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile safe in cosmetics?

Nitrile functional group presents very low-level concern for CN⁻ release under extreme degradation conditions; not a practical risk at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies 7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile allowed in the EU?

7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile do in cosmetics?

7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile functions as: Perfuming (synthetic fragrance ingredient; woody/amber character). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68311-05-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for 7-Isopropyl-5-Methylbicyclooctene-2-Carbonitrile?

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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